Outdated Speed Limit Rule Faces Nationwide Scrutiny | JQJO

Rose Hammond, 85, fought for years to lower the 55 mph speed limit on Mitchaw Road in Ohio due to safety concerns near her community. A study revealed the 85th percentile rule, used to determine speed limits, actually suggests raising it to 60 mph. This rule, based on 1930s-40s research, is being challenged nationwide as outdated. Many states are reconsidering its use, prioritizing safety over solely following the rule. While Ohio is exploring alternatives, Mitchaw Road's speed limit remains unchanged, leaving Hammond discouraged.