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elleng

(136,880 posts) Wed Jun 22, 2022, 07:27 PM Jun 2022

Variable speed limit signs to begin along I-95 in Virginia.

Starting Wednesday, the speed limit signs will be able to adjust the speed limit in real-time in an attempt to reduce congestion and keep travelers safer on the road.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/traffic/virginia-speed-limit-signs-installed-along-i-95/65-eb9f7431-3102-4a99-8c80-53690c4ffef9?

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Variable speed limit signs to begin along I-95 in Virginia. (Original Post) elleng Jun 2022 OP

Sounds like a great idea, but also another opportunity to run a speed trap scam. nt doc03 Jun 2022 #1

So they can adjust the maximum speed limit to a point rsdsharp Jun 2022 #2

My car has that feature...I avoid using it. Street signs are old technology but work. nt Shermann Jun 2022 #3

Street signs aren't always available. rsdsharp Jun 2022 #4

I saw one on the way to work yesterday. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 #5

doc03

(36,972 posts)

1. Sounds like a great idea, but also another opportunity to run a speed trap scam. nt

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Jun 22, 2022, 07:29 PM

Jun 2022

rsdsharp

(10,291 posts)

2. So they can adjust the maximum speed limit to a point

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Jun 22, 2022, 07:37 PM

Jun 2022

that it’s 7 mph UNDER the current minimum speed limit on an interstate?

My car reads out the speed limit on both the heads up display and infotainment screen. But it’s based on current GPS data. It would now not only be useless, it could end up being expensive.