A new bill looking to increase speed limits in North Carolina could save truck drivers both time and headaches.
Driving change: The proposed legislation wants to raise speed limits from 70 to 75 mph on the highways. If it passes, truckers could see around 40 minutes trimmed off a trip between Wilmington and Asheville.
- Supporters say the change focuses on saving time for folks with important jobs, like trucking.
- The bill's in a house committee for review, and changes could apply starting December 1st, 2025.
Road safety concerns: Critics worry the increased speed limit could lead to more crashes. A study found that for every 5 mph increase, traffic deaths rose by 8.5%.
The other side: The bill isn't just about going faster. It also changes how speeding violations are handled. Drivers going over 85 mph could face license suspensions on roads with the new limit, according to WSOC-TV.
No final decisions yet, but many truckers are keeping an eye on how this might affect their work and travel times in the future.