北卡罗来纳州提议将高速公路速度限制提高到75英里,引起安全关切。 North Carolina proposes raising highway speed limits to 75 mph, sparking safety concerns.

北卡罗来纳州立法者已提议将州最高限速从某些高速公路上的70英里提高到75英里,等待安全研究。 North Carolina lawmakers have proposed raising the state's maximum speed limit to 75 mph from 70 mph on certain highways, pending safety studies. 如果该法案获得通过,还将将严重超速违规的门槛从80米提高到85米。 The bill, if passed, would also raise the threshold for serious speeding violations from 80 to 85 mph. 支持者认为这可以节省司机的时间, 但批评者警告说这可能会增加事故风险, Supporters argue this could save drivers time, but critics warn it could increase the risk of accidents, citing a study that shows an 8.5% rise in traffic deaths for every 5 mph increase in speed limits.