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EYESORE 9001

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6. Yes, the highways should have more rest areas

Reply to imaginary girl (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 12, 2023, 09:28 AM

Jul 2023

Truck traffic has grown exponentially since the first rest areas were laid out. Combine that with mandatory limits on how long a driver can stay on the road, and you’ve got truckers pulling over any old place to avoid running afoul of the law.

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3 dead, 14 seriously injured after Greyhound bus crashes into vehicles on I-70 in Illinois [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 OP

I've seen a lot of trucks parked on off-ramps in recent years EYESORE 9001 Jul 2023 #1

+33. Harker Jul 2023 #2

They have no choice. Rest areas are closing and those left fill up. localroger Jul 2023 #7

This. n/t ms liberty Jul 2023 #9

I appreciate your thoughtfulness in replying. Harker Jul 2023 #10

yeah, it makes no sense. mopinko Jul 2023 #3

The last few times I've travelled, I've been amazed at how many rest areas are closed. imaginary girl Jul 2023 #5

Yes, the highways should have more rest areas EYESORE 9001 Jul 2023 #6

Agreed Rebl2 Jul 2023 #8

I'm a night steamer when I travel. It's been noticable how close to the highway these semis ... marble falls Jul 2023 #4