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Illinois’ rural interstates will have their speed limit increased from 65 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour as of January 2014, when a new law signed by Governor Pat Quinn will come into effect.
The law, which was initially opposed by the Illinois State Police and transportation chief, was signed to keep Illinois in line with states that already have a 70 miles per hour or higher speed limit and to prevent excessive speeding.
"This limited five miles-per-hour increase will bring Illinois' rural interstate speed limits in line with our neighbors and the majority of states across America, while preventing an increase in excessive speeding," Pat Quinn said in a statement. "I encourage all motorists to continue to respect our traffic laws, avoid distractions and exercise common sense behind the wheel to protect the safety of themselves and others."
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"This limited five miles-per-hour increase will bring Illinois' rural interstate speed limits in line with our neighbors and the majority of states across America, while preventing an increase in excessive speeding," Pat Quinn said in a statement. "I encourage all motorists to continue to respect our traffic laws, avoid distractions and exercise common sense behind the wheel to protect the safety of themselves and others."
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