55 mph Speed Limit Day is observed on January 2, aimed at remembering former U.S. President Nixon’s 55 mph speed limit proclamation. 55 mph Speed Limit Day is a day to think regarding road safety and energy conservation and make smarter and safer decisions on the road.
History
The U.S. Congress introduced the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act, including a National Maximum Speed Limit of 55 mph on all four-lane highways. On January 2, 1974, President Nixon signed the bill into law.
Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada took the place of traditional speeding tickets with “energy-wasting fines” of $5 to $15. In 1995, the U.S. Congress removed all federal speed limit controls in the National Highway System Designation Act, and returened the power of setting speed limits back to the states.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 2 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 2 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 2 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 2 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 2 | Sunday |