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4/9/2005
European Union Official Backs 55MPH to Save OilEU Energy Commissioner using oil prices to slash European speed limits.
In the 70's, U.S. officials imposed a national 55 MPH speed limit in order to save fuel. The limit outlasted the oil crisis and was only repealed in 1995. Now the skyrocketing price of oil has led the European Union's Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, to recommend the idea in Europe. He is calling for a speed limit reduction throughout Europe to 90 KM/H (55.9 MPH). Although not directly responsible for speed limits, Piebalgs is pushing the issue with his colleagues.
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4/9/2005
UK: Camera Operators Caught Guessing License NumbersSpeed camera operators found issuing a ticket based on a half-visible license plate -- using guesswork to fill the missing numbers.
4/8/2005
Virginia Officially Cancels Red Light Camera ProgramVirginia's red light camera program will officially end on July 1.
4/8/2005
London to Ticket Idling CarsLondon introduces a new "vehicle idling" ticket program.
4/8/2005
New Hampshire House Defeats Red Light CamerasThe New Hampshire House defeats red light camera legislation in a 2-1 vote.
