During World War 2, this was the national speed limit for civilians.
- 35 MPH
- 40 MPH
- 45 MPH
- 55 MPH
35 MPH. This limit was imposed to save gasoline and wear on tires. However, it wasn’t very troublesome because most cars top speed was only about 60 MPH.
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