Safety Concerns Block Work to Raise Interstate Speed Limit in Iowa

Iowa drivers will stay out of the quick lane for now, following lawmakers did not advance a bill that would have boosted the speed limit on interstate highways, bringing it in line with several nearby states.

The bill sought to raise the speed limit on interstate highways to 75 mph, up from the existing limit of 70 mph. It died in the state Senate several days ago, amid questions about the security ramifications.

That indicates Iowa drivers will continue at slower speeds than those behind the wheel in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, all of which have interstate speed limits of 75 mph. Bill sponsor Sen. Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale, mentioned he was hunting at other states as examples.

“Most of the states, undoubtedly in the west and the northwest are, you know, higher speed limits,” Zaun mentioned. “That was the explanation that I filed the bill.”

Iowa’s interstate highway speed limit was last increased in 2005, up from 65 mph.

Supporters stated the proposal would move site visitors a lot more quickly, but the main concern raised about this year’s proposal was more than security. In 2014, there were 18,764 crashes connected to speeding or aggressive driving in Iowa, with 160 fatalities, according to data from the Iowa Division of Transportation.

DOT spokeswoman Andrea Henry stated the agency did not take a position on the bill but was concerned about the safety influence.

“It increases the likelihood of a crash circumstance,” she said.

Jonathan Adkins, the executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, said greater speeds create greater dangers. And he noted that a 75 mph limit could imply drivers in fact go even quicker.

“When you start receiving to these speeds of 75-80 and above the laws of physics are not operating in your favor,” stated Adkins, whose group advocates for state highway safety. “Speeding is the forgotten highway safety situation. I’m glad to see safety was a element in the discussion in Iowa.”

A report last year from the National Conference of State Legislatures stated that 10,219 individuals have been killed nationally in speeding connected crashes in 2012, though numerous of these accidents were not on interstate highways. About a third of all crashes generally are associated to speeding.

“We do things about drunk driving, distracted driving, at the identical time, speed limits keep going up, so we negate some (of that),” said Adkins. He mentioned the “trend is certainly moving toward growing speed limits” and that these efforts tend to win Democratic and Republican favor.

Speed limits have been ticking up around the country Adkins said. The National Conference of State Legislatures report said that 38 states have speed limits of 70 mph or higher on some roads.

Lawmakers in Maryland have shown support this year for legislation that would raise the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on state highways.

Zaun mentioned he’d heard a lot of feedback on the speed proposal on each sides of the issue. He stated it was unlikely he’d attempt to revive the bill this session, but it could come back again subsequent year.

“I want to say yes, we’ll give it a shot subsequent year,” he mentioned.

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Safety Concerns Block Work to Raise Interstate Speed Limit in Iowa

Security Concerns Block Effort to Raise Interstate Speed Limit in Iowa

Iowa drivers will stay out of the quick lane for now, right after lawmakers did not advance a bill that would have boosted the speed limit on interstate highways, bringing it in line with several nearby states.

The bill sought to raise the speed limit on interstate highways to 75 mph, up from the current limit of 70 mph. It died in the state Senate a number of days ago, amid inquiries about the security ramifications.

That signifies Iowa drivers will continue at slower speeds than those behind the wheel in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, all of which have interstate speed limits of 75 mph. Bill sponsor Sen. Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale, stated he was looking at other states as examples.

“Most of the states, definitely in the west and the northwest are, you know, larger speed limits,” Zaun stated. “That was the purpose that I filed the bill.”

Iowa’s interstate highway speed limit was last enhanced in 2005, up from 65 mph.

Supporters mentioned the proposal would move targeted traffic a lot more swiftly, but the primary concern raised about this year’s proposal was more than safety. In 2014, there were 18,764 crashes related to speeding or aggressive driving in Iowa, with 160 fatalities, according to data from the Iowa Division of Transportation.

DOT spokeswoman Andrea Henry said the agency did not take a position on the bill but was concerned about the security impact.

“It increases the likelihood of a crash circumstance,” she said.

Jonathan Adkins, the executive director of the Governors Highway Security Association, mentioned larger speeds generate higher dangers. And he noted that a 75 mph limit could imply drivers in fact go even faster.

“When you start receiving to these speeds of 75-80 and above the laws of physics are not operating in your favor,” mentioned Adkins, whose group advocates for state highway safety. “Speeding is the forgotten highway safety problem. I’m glad to see safety was a element in the discussion in Iowa.”

A report last year from the National Conference of State Legislatures mentioned that 10,219 folks had been killed nationally in speeding associated crashes in 2012, although numerous of those accidents have been not on interstate highways. About a third of all crashes usually are connected to speeding.

“We do issues about drunk driving, distracted driving, at the very same time, speed limits preserve going up, so we negate some (of that),” mentioned Adkins. He stated the “trend is absolutely moving toward escalating speed limits” and that these efforts have a tendency to win Democratic and Republican favor.

Speed limits have been ticking up around the country Adkins said. The National Conference of State Legislatures report said that 38 states have speed limits of 70 mph or higher on some roads.

Lawmakers in Maryland have shown help this year for legislation that would raise the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on state highways.

Zaun mentioned he’d heard a lot of feedback on the speed proposal on each sides of the problem. He stated it was unlikely he’d try to revive the bill this session, but it could come back once again next year.

“I want to say yes, we’ll give it a shot next year,” he mentioned.

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Security Concerns Block Effort to Raise Interstate Speed Limit in Iowa

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A few posts ago I put up Steve Marsh’s last trip out in his old faithful GB05 STE, his ageing MAN TGL 12.210 tilt that has served him well, but as with all ageing European cruisers, GB05 had to be replaced to take advantage of lower toll prices and meet higher emissions standards that are required across the EU and beyond. Read the last post (ha ha) by clicking HERE.

Above you will see a couple of photos of the new motor GB14 STE killing time on a Saturday afternoon in Hull waiting for the Hull – Europoort boat. The new ride is once again a cracking little Tonka from the stables of MAN, it’s a TGL 12.250 this time. A bit more horse power, a Euro 6, 250hp engine attached to a KUDA high roof conversion. Marshy opts for the higher KUDA roof over factory fit LX cab from MAN as the KUDA option gives a little more headroom and also you have to say it does look the part being that bit higher. The truck is fitted with a Euroliner style rigid body fitted with a sliding roof and slash proof curtains and is one of only a handful of rigids registered in the UK with full TIR certification. Now don’t ask Marshy about the body build and the MAN dealers involved in this complete farce of a build, for let’s just say it took a year from order to handover and over 2 weeks for a PDI and tacho calibration, dealer standards MAN UK?? Duty of care?? Disgraceful. Another story for another day I think. Anyway so far so good and it would appear Marshy has ended up with another little stunner, a real head turner I think. If you see it on the road try and send me a photo, as yet I’ve not seen it in the flesh although my time will come……sooner rather than later I hope!

So the first trip to mainland Europe started with a Saturday load up in Hull and a Saturday night boat to Europoort courtesy of P&O Ferries. I’m told that it’s no longer a party boat on a Saturday night! Here’s the rest of the first trip;
Sunday: Drove to destination near Koblenz. Waiting at Venlo border before crossing into Germany at 10pm Sunday evening.
Monday: Tip Koblenz and drive to Paris for reload.
Tuesday: Load Paris & Oostende, then drive to destination near Bournemouth for 1st drop.
Wednesday: Tip goods from Oostende in Bournemouth and goods from Paris in Stockport. Through Lymm truckwash then a quick Bury – Warrington load.

Photo above unloading near Koblenz with tailift. Photo below was taken somewhere in France while taking a tacho break on the way to Paris.

It looks as though GB14 has carried on where GB05 left off and is already getting to grips with life in the world of international light haulage and express deliveries. I know there has been a trip across the Irish Sea for GB14 too, another very regular destination for Steve Marsh Express over the last year. I’m hoping as time goes by that GB14 will feature on the blog as much as GB05 and that the truck will find itself and it’s pilot, Mr Marsh, ticking off European countries and islands month after month much like before. If you see Marshy give him a hoot and a wave and try to get a photo in between. I’d love to see your photos of the little MAN as would Marshy.

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A couple of posts ago I put up Steve Marsh’s last trip out in his old faithful GB05 STE, his ageing MAN TGL 12.210 tilt that has served him properly, but as with all ageing European cruisers, GB05 had to be replaced to take advantage of reduced toll prices and meet greater emissions standards that are required across the EU and beyond. Study the last post (ha ha) by clicking Right here.

Above you will see a couple of photos of the new motor GB14 STE killing time on a Saturday afternoon in Hull waiting for the Hull – Europoort boat. The new ride is once once again a cracking little Tonka from the stables of MAN, it’s a TGL 12.250 this time. A bit much more horse energy, a Euro 6, 250hp engine attached to a KUDA high roof conversion. Marshy opts for the larger KUDA roof over factory match LX cab from MAN as the KUDA choice provides a small a lot more headroom and also you have to say it does look the portion being that bit larger. The truck is fitted with a Euroliner style rigid body fitted with a sliding roof and slash proof curtains and is a single of only a handful of rigids registered in the UK with full TIR certification. Now don’t ask Marshy about the body build and the MAN dealers involved in this complete farce of a develop, for let’s just say it took a year from order to handover and over 2 weeks for a PDI and tacho calibration, dealer standards MAN UK?? Duty of care?? Disgraceful. Another story for another day I feel. Anyway so far so great and it would appear Marshy has ended up with yet another small stunner, a true head turner I feel. If you see it on the road attempt and send me a photo, as however I’ve not noticed it in the flesh despite the fact that my time will come……sooner rather than later I hope!

So the first trip to mainland Europe began with a Saturday load up in Hull and a Saturday evening boat to Europoort courtesy of P&O Ferries. I’m told that it is no longer a party boat on a Saturday evening! Here’s the rest of the 1st trip
Sunday: Drove to destination near Koblenz. Waiting at Venlo border prior to crossing into Germany at 10pm Sunday evening.
Monday: Tip Koblenz and drive to Paris for reload.
Tuesday: Load Paris & Oostende, then drive to location close to Bournemouth for 1st drop.
Wednesday: Tip goods from Oostende in Bournemouth and goods from Paris in Stockport. Through Lymm truckwash then a swift Bury – Warrington load.

Photo above unloading close to Koblenz with tailift. Photo below was taken somewhere in France although taking a tacho break on the way to Paris.

It looks as even though GB14 has carried on where GB05 left off and is already acquiring to grips with life in the world of international light haulage and express deliveries. I know there has been a trip across the Irish Sea for GB14 also, an additional really standard destination for Steve Marsh Express over the last year. I’m hoping as time goes by that GB14 will function on the blog as significantly as GB05 and that the truck will locate itself and it is pilot, Mr Marsh, ticking off European nations and islands month right after month a lot like just before. If you see Marshy give him a hoot and a wave and try to get a photo in between. I’d really like to see your photos of the tiny MAN as would Marshy.

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