NewWays for Environmental and Social Change

In the last oil crisis of the ’70’s, Alternet says that America pulled together and reduced their driving speeds across the country to 55 MPH to save fuel. However they continue with “Fundamental rights were at stake. How dare the government infringe on the “flow of commerce” and my right to declare my independence with the speedometer of my automobile (not to mention odometer). By the late 80s, Americans were driving gas-guzzling Jimmys, Jeeps, Blazers and Broncos 75 mph through the light truck loop-hole in the CAFE standards. Fifty-five became a number from America’s past.” Is it time to deal with this climate and oil crisis and return to 55?

Article originally from TreeHugger

Or check out this video of a driver who decided to go 55MPH to find out he was just pissing people off. Should we return to the 55 MPH law? Or instead of waiting, should we strive to just go 55?

Driving 55 MPH: Saving Gas and Pissing People Off