Drivers looking to pick up speed on Pennsylvania highways without getting ticketed could have some good news rolling their way.
The highest-ranking member of the state Senate announced plans Friday to introduce legislation that would allow, but not mandate, higher maximum speeds on portions of interstates, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, a Jefferson County Republican, proposes raising the maximum speed limit to 70 mph from the 65 mph limit that some portions of interstates now have. He said increasing the speed limit would help traffic move better and make the delivery of goods more efficient. Read More →
Becdca Y. Gregg
Reading Eagle