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http://www.enquirerjournal.com/news/x1222491466/NCDOT-to-raise-I-485-limit-to-70-mph
NCDOT to raise I-485 limit to 70 mph
May. 15, 2015 @ 10:16 AM

CHARLOTTE —
As completion of the final segment of the I-485 Outer Loop nears, N.C. Department of Transportation officials will begin implementing a 70 mph speed limit for the entirety of the 67-mile outer belt.

NCDOT crews will be working along I-485 to install and update signs beginning Tuesday, May 26, with the change complete by Friday, May 29.

The I-485 Outer Loop is an important corridor for local and regional travel. In an effort to ensure this important road is operating safely and efficiently, NCDOT recently conducted 18 spot speed studies along I-485. Those studies revealed most traffic already traveled along I-485 at a rate of 70-75 mph. Also, I-485 has a design speed of 70 mph, meaning the speed of 70 mph was used when making decisions related to roadway design. Based on the Department's speed studies and the design speed of the roadway, NCDOT decided to implement the new speed limit.

Additionally, posting the speed limit at 70 mph should decrease the overall speed differential on the roadway, thereby creating a safer roadway for motorists. Although motorists should never travel at a higher speed than what's safe, it's optimal for a majority of motorists to travel at or around the same speed.

The posted speed limit for the Outer Loop is 65 mph. Once work is completed on the recently widened section from I-77 to Rea Road in south Charlotte, that segment will also be signed with a 70 mph speed limit. The final segment of I-485 from N.C. 115 to I-85, scheduled to open Friday, June 5, will also have a 70 mph speed limit.

Motorists are encouraged to obey the posted speed limit at all times. Never travel faster than what is safe for the road conditions at hand. When driving through a work zone, slow down, use caution and be on the lookout for crews working along the roadway.
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Now if they'll just enforce the laws about "slower traffic keep right" and "keep right except to pass" :shaking:
 
Is keep right except to pass a law in nc? It was working in Colorado last wk. BUT hardly anyone was running there headlights when it was raining or snowing!!!! About took out vehicles several times because I couldn't see them when merging lanes, WTF!
 
I'm looking forward to the loop just being completed, should make my commute a little easier especially considering most people do 70 on it as is!
I remember something about speeding above 70mph gets you more points on your license and/or a higher fine. Is that correct or am I remembering wrong?
 
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GONOVRIT said:
Is keep right except to pass a law in nc? It was working in Colorado last wk. BUT hardly anyone was running there headlights when it was raining or snowing!!!! About took out vehicles several times because I couldn't see them when merging lanes, WTF!
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Yes, it is an (unenforced) law. http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-146.html

Lurch830 said:
I'm looking forward to the loop just being completed, should make my commute a little easier especially considering most people do 70 on it as is!
I remember something about speeding above 70mph gets you more points on your license and/or a higher fine. Is that correct or am I remembering wrong?
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I know if its 10 over or more in a 55mph or higher zone, its more points.
 
Hahaha because people on 485 actually go the speed limit.... Or know how to merge... Or drive....
 
Well at least if I get pulled over now I'll only be doing 5-10 over vs 10-15. Maybe more people will speed the Hell up though.
 
FYI
NCGS 20-141
(j1) A person who drives a vehicle on a highway at a speed that is either more than 15 miles per hour more than the speed limit established by law for the highway where the offense occurred or over 80 miles per hour is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
 
I so want to stage a 67 mile 1 lap late night cannonball run race once that bitch is completed. I think in the right car sub 30 minutes would be possible without closing the road.
 
jeepinmatt said:
Yes, it is an (unenforced) law. http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-146.html
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§ 20-146. Drive on right side of highway; exceptions.

(a) Upon all highways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the highway except as follows:

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;

(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;

(3) Upon a highway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or

(4) Upon a highway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.



drive on the right only applies to vehicles going under the limit.....


(b) Upon all highways any vehicle proceeding at less than the legal maximum speed limit shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for thru traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the highway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn.


as long as im doing 65mph on a 65mph it is perfectly legal for me to do 65mph no matter how fast the guy behind me wants to go.
 
Fuck the police state...
 
Ron said:
I so want to stage a 67 mile 1 lap late night cannonball run race once that bitch is completed. I think in the right car sub 30 minutes would be possible without closing the road.
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You could stop by Underground Racing and ask to test drive one of their 1000+hp lambos, just tell them you'd be back in 40 minutes!
 
2010nctaco said:
Actually doesn't change the speed your going to be stopped at. Just makes you feel better about it.
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Can you explain what you man here?
Im lost.
 
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