Lawmakers rev up truck speed debate

Here’s a link to my full story at spokesman.com on today’s new legislation to let big trucks drive 75 on Idaho’s freeways, just like cars; Idaho’s current truck speed limit on freeways is 65 mph. In Washington, the top freeway speed for trucks is 60 mph, and for cars, 70 mph. Montana’s current limits match Idaho’s. AAA of Idaho hasn’t taken a position on the new bill yet, but five years ago when similar legislation was proposed, the motorists’ group opposed it, citing “massive public opposition.”