75mph signs start going up in KS

[Mr. Laz]

75mph Signs Go Up, As Speed Limit Goes Up Friday

Starting tomorrow, drivers on some highways will be able to go 75 miles per hour.

Reporter:Shawn Wheat

Email Address:news@kake.com

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Starting tomorrow, drivers on some highways will be able to go 75 miles per hour.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has been placing the new speed limit signs along highways Thursday in preparation for the change on Friday.
According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the following location will see the speed limit change:

• I-135 from a half-mile north of the 85th Street interchange in Harvey County to I-70 near Salina.
• I-70 from the Colorado state line to just west of Topeka in Shawnee County.
• I-35 from U.S. 50 just east of Emporia to a mile east of the Sunflower/Edgerton Interchange in Johnson County.
• U.S. 81 from I-70 near Salina north to K-106.
• U.S. 69 from just six-tenths of a mile north of the north junction of U.S. 54 in Bourbon County to the 199th Street Interchange in Johnson County.
• The Kansas Turnpike from the Oklahoma state line to K-7 in Wyandotte County.

A total of 807 miles of Kansas roads will be 75 miles per hour.

KDOT hopes to have all the signs changed in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Pants

Because you actually have to know how to drive to get a license in Europe. Getting a driver's license in the US is a complete ****ing joke.

At least I'm starting to see some signs telling people to stay the **** out of left lanes unless passing.

This.

Also, aren't DL's pretty expensive over there?

[Pants]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

This.

Also, aren't DL's pretty expensive over there?

Well, last I heard, you would end up spending like $2000 after all was said and done.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Pants

Well, last I heard, you would end up spending like $2000 after all was said and done.

Yeah, I had heard something close to that number about Germany.

[Frazod]

When I was in the Navy I had an international driver's license that allowed me to drive in Spain, France and Italy. The only requirement was my valid state driver's license.

Granted, that was a long time ago.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by frazod

When I was in the Navy I had an international driver's license that allowed me to drive in Spain, France and Italy. The only requirement was my valid state driver's license.

Granted, that was a long time ago.

I think that still applies to Americans. However, if you were to get your international DL in Europe, I would imagine it would be just as hard as getting a national one there. Of course with the whole EU, they might not even have national ones. In either case, I'm sure it's still a huge pain the ass which, in turn, makes their roads safer.

[4th and Long]

There are 89 laws that go into effect in Kansas on Friday, July 1, 2011.

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/124728499.html

One of note, the new DUI law. Don't drink and drive in KS unless you like blowing into the little alcohol detector thingy they will install on your car.


Tougher Kansas DUI law goes into effect

7/1/2011
By the Salina Journal

A new and tougher drunken driving law goes into effect today in Kansas that will require first-time offenders to use devices on their vehicles to prevent them from driving while intoxicated.

According to a news release from the Kansas Department Transportation, the law passed by the 2011 Legislature requires motorists convicted of driving under the influence to use interlock devices on their vehicles, creates a system to track repeat offenders and strengthens most penalties.

Some highlights of the new law:

n Failure of a breath test with a result between 0.08 and 0.15, on the first occurrence, will bring a 30-day suspension followed by six months of ignition-interlock device if your record is clear and 12 months of interlock if you have a prior open container violation or three or more moving violations.

n Failure of a breath test with a result over 0.15 the first time, or over 0.08 on a second or subsequent occurrence will bring a one-year suspension followed by ignition interlock (length of interlock is dependent on priors).

n Refusal of a breath, blood or urine test brings a one-year suspension, followed by ignition-interlock requirement (length of interlock is dependent on priors), regardless of how many previous Kansas DUIs a person has.

The new law also creates a central repository that will give law enforcement, prosecutors and judges access to drivers' records, making it easier to track repeat offenders.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Pants

I think that still applies to Americans. However, if you were to get your international DL in Europe, I would imagine it would be just as hard as getting a national one there. Of course with the whole EU, they might not even have national ones. In either case, I'm sure it's still a huge pain the ass which, in turn, makes their roads safer.

God knows the requirements should be tougher to get a license.

[Inspector]

Originally Posted by Crush

The speed limit needs to be 88.

I don't know....seems like you'd be risking time travel.

[007]

Originally Posted by Crush

The speed limit needs to be 88.

Only if you drive a Delorian.

[007]

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

There are 89 laws that go into effect in Kansas on Friday, July 1, 2011.

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/124728499.html

One of note, the new DUI law. Don't drink and drive in KS unless you like blowing into the little alcohol detector thingy they will install on your car.


Tougher Kansas DUI law goes into effect

7/1/2011
By the Salina Journal

A new and tougher drunken driving law goes into effect today in Kansas that will require first-time offenders to use devices on their vehicles to prevent them from driving while intoxicated.

According to a news release from the Kansas Department Transportation, the law passed by the 2011 Legislature requires motorists convicted of driving under the influence to use interlock devices on their vehicles, creates a system to track repeat offenders and strengthens most penalties.

Some highlights of the new law:

n Failure of a breath test with a result between 0.08 and 0.15, on the first occurrence, will bring a 30-day suspension followed by six months of ignition-interlock device if your record is clear and 12 months of interlock if you have a prior open container violation or three or more moving violations.

n Failure of a breath test with a result over 0.15 the first time, or over 0.08 on a second or subsequent occurrence will bring a one-year suspension followed by ignition interlock (length of interlock is dependent on priors).

n Refusal of a breath, blood or urine test brings a one-year suspension, followed by ignition-interlock requirement (length of interlock is dependent on priors), regardless of how many previous Kansas DUIs a person has.

The new law also creates a central repository that will give law enforcement, prosecutors and judges access to drivers' records, making it easier to track repeat offenders.

Like that will stop people from having their "friends" that haven't been drinking blow into it for them.

[ZootedGranny]

Originally Posted by Crush

The speed limit needs to be 88.

The problem with that is where we're going, we don't need roads.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Guru

Like that will stop people from having their "friends" that haven't been drinking blow into it for them.

You're assuming people like that have friends that won't be drinking.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Lzen

You're assuming people like that have friends that won't be drinking.

It will be used as a device to see who is the drunkest.

[frankotank]

to every action there is a reaction. now I know why the speed limit in Lee's Summit went DOWN to 60. **** you kansas!

[MOhillbilly]

why would anyone wanna drive 75 mph? Looney Fn beakers.