CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – If one West Virginia State Senator can convince his colleagues, you might be able to drive faster on Interstates throughout the state.
Republican Senator Robert Karnes, representing the 11 district, has proposed Senate Bill 34. Senate Bill 34 would change the speed limit from 70 mph to 80 mph on interstate highways and four-lane limited access highways in West Virginia.
If passed, the increased speed limit would not apply to portions of the interstate and four-lane highways that pass through city limits of municipalities.
The bill is currently in the Transportation and infrastructure committee.
Other states that allow motorists to drive 80 mph are Texas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, Nevada, Montana, and Idaho.
For a complete list of speed lmits in other states, click here.