Speed ​​LimitsJim left work late and he knew his wife was waiting for him at home. She had prepared a nice meal for their anniversary and was sitting on the couch by herself. As Jim left the factory and turned onto a newly paved two-lane highway, he noticed a large white sign with the words "speed limit" and the number "50." It was a thirty minute drive home, and he could easily make up for the time he lost at work if he could just drive as fast as he wanted. However, for the next half hour, Jim drove fifty miles an hour, thinking about why we have speed limits. Why do we have speed limits? What's the point of setting a limit on how fast you can drive your vehicle? Shouldn't you be able to set your own speed limit? Who really has a say on the speed limit? Is there any benefit to having a speed limit, or is it just a way for the government to make money? These questions and more have been an important topic of discussion for many years. In 1995, the national speed limit was removed and states were allowed to set their own speed limits. Many states have raised the limits. California quickly reached 65 mph and Texas even reached 70 mph. However, some states have retained the same limit. The reason this topic is so important is because it affects every driver on America's roads. In addition to affecting the way we drive, speed limits also affect us in other ways. Some small towns rely on speed limits as a source of revenue. This revenue comes from issuing speeding tickets. If drivers do not obey speed limits, they could face consequences. A speeding ticket is considered a minor offense and requires payment of a specified amount ... middle of paper ... changing the speed limit” (Griffin). Accident speeding is even worse than just increasing accident rates. “The higher the speed of travel, the greater the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident” (Speed). Speed ​​is a matter of personal ethics. We are commanded to obey the laws established by the people God has placed in power on earth as long as those laws do not contradict what He first commanded in the Bible. If we choose to speed, not only are we unethical, but we are disobeying God. So, if you're not sure whether to vote for or against increasing speed limits, make a wise decision. Choose to keep the boundaries where they are. There is no reason why we should be able to travel any faster than we already do. The most reasonable response is to stick to current speed limits and focus our attention on making people better drivers..