North Carolina proposes raising highway speed limits to 75 mph, sparking safety concerns.

North Carolina lawmakers have proposed raising the state's maximum speed limit to 75 mph from 70 mph on certain highways, pending safety studies. The bill, if passed, would also raise the threshold for serious speeding violations from 80 to 85 mph. Supporters argue this could save drivers time, but critics warn it could increase the risk of accidents, citing a study that shows an 8.5% rise in traffic deaths for every 5 mph increase in speed limits.

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