Somebody "Splain" North/South Carolina Interstate?

[buckeyefarmer]

Well, speed limits are set by the state, so they vary. MD is 65 max also.

 

[MossRoad]

We were still 65mph for all interstates until just a few years ago we finally got up to 70 like most of the rest of the country. And ohio is is known for enforcement and issuing alot of tickets and having alot of highway patrol compared to some other states

80/90 around Toledo and Cleveland are like a police convention! :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

We spent a week in Myrtle Beach last year; rented a condo and a car. I about went incontinent trying to drive in N.C. and S.C. The roads there, even the freeways seem to wander about like they were originally game trails or twisting foot paths. Here in Oklahoma, the roads are almost without exception laid out on the section and township, on a North, South, East and West basis. I was continually lost and disoriented. If it wasn't for the GPS on the cellphone, I would probably still be looking for that seafood restaurant in Calabash.

That's due to the rivers, swamps and mountains they have to go around.... Northern Indiana roads are flat and straight. Anytime you get down to the southern half (which is borderline Appalachia) the hills and rivers require winding roads.

 

[truckdiagnostics]

I seldom drive on interstates and I feel like I'm taking my life in my hands when I do.

UPS and the internet it is a wonderful thing. MSC supply has next day ground on orders made up until like 5pm and UPS delivers here at 11am.

 

[AaronS]

. Northern Indiana roads are flat and straight. Anytime you get down to the southern half (which is borderline Appalachia) the hills and rivers require winding roads.

Hey now! I resemble that remark!

 

[MossRoad]

Paddle faster.... I hear banjo music.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

That's due to the rivers, swamps and mountains they have to go around.... Northern Indiana roads are flat and straight. Anytime you get down to the southern half (which is borderline Appalachia) the hills and rivers require winding roads.

And man do they have some rivers!

 

[japody]

In NC the default freeway speed limit is 65 mph. However we do have quite a few 70 zones, and getting more all the time. I believe someone has to ask the DOT to raise the limit to 70 and then they study it and do it if it makes sense. For example I-85 through Vance County is 70, but the next county north to the VA line is 65 because that county hasn't asked them to consider raising it. I'm sure it will eventually.

Not the best system but over time it's yielding higher speed limits.

I drove that section of I85 through Vance County today. They laid asphalt over concrete some years ago. You can see and feel the concrete seams about every 40 feet. Needless to say, that does not make for a very smooth ride at 65 -70 mph.

 

[WM75Guy]

Come on down to Texas and drive our 85 mph tollway, smooth sailing and no tollbooths. Just watch out for the deer and feral hogs, they can make a mess at that speed. Just remember no matter how fast you go the cameras will get your tag so they can mail you the toll bill. They tested them at 220 mph. Most interstates outside of populated areas are 75 mph and some in West Texas are higher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_0von_5SRk

 

[ruffdog]

Just went to 70 on some highways here. We sure hear more semi tires blowing apart on I-90 now.