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Gubernatorial Candidate Wants to Sell Speeding Passes for $25
If Nevada gubernatorial candidate Eugene "Gino" DiSimone gets his way, $25 will buy you the right to drive up to 90mph for a day. DiSimone estimates his "free limit plan" will raise $1 billion a year for Nevada. From the article: "First, vehicles would have to pass a safety inspection. Then vehicle information would be loaded into a database, and motorists would purchase a transponder. After setting up an account, anyone in a hurry could dial in, and for $25 charged to a credit card, be free to speed for 24 hours."
more proof that this country has lost all sense of direction. so sad
Car tires will fall apart at very high speeds.
Unless the owner has gone out of the way to purchase performance tires, the tires are often rated for only 80 mph.
Another serious problem is loose pieces on the car. A loose bumper, body panel or piece of trim will come flying off the car at high speeds when the wind hits it. That isn't only a problem for the driver (it might hit the window or a tire), but a problem for people driving behind him.
That's ok, the tires are only compromised at higher temperatures, which is never a problem in Nevada.
Seconded. Statements complaining about roads requiring the full attention of the driver are generally statements made by people who should never be allowed behind the wheel.
"I disagree with you" does not equal "flamebait."