[July 4th]

That slow speed is generally found only in residential areas, near schools and hospitals, or in areas with lots of pedestrian traffic.

I disagree. That speed is increasingly found in areas with no reason for a 25MPH speed limit. Municipalities are intentionally giving themselves a better chance of catching someone over the limit.

Case in point: Madison, Wisconsin. Essentially, the whole damn city is 25MPH. This includes country roads, city streets, and some of the 6-lane highways. However, it appears the police have given up on enforcement, as 40MPH+ is tolerated in many of these areas. The city would come to a grinding halt if people obeyed the posted limit.

[Michael Barnes]

Exactly..I live in a "country" type area of PA..the 25 MPH thing is a joke...Hell, tractor's are doing way more than that on our roads.