Back on this day in 1974 President Nikon signs the national speed limit into law

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Back on this day in 1974 President Nikon signs the national speed limit into law

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Published on Jan 2, 2026, 8:07:27 AM
Total time: 00:01:08

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Back on this day in 1974 President Nikon signs the national speed limit into law. He signed the federal law lowering the speed limit to 55 mph to be more fuel efficient. 

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