Video From 1967 Shows Americans Angry About Speed Limits

In a captivating glimpse into the past, a recently unearthed video captures the raw emotions of Americans as they grapple with the implementation of a new 70mph motorway speed limit in 1967. Shot with grainy authenticity, the footage depicts a mix of disbelief, frustration, and outright anger among motorists confronted with this radical change. Voices rise in protest, hands gesture animatedly, and scowls adorn faces as drivers express their vehement opposition to what they perceive as an infringement on their freedom of speed.

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People's reactions to new 70mph motorway speed limit in 1967 pic.twitter.com/0SrlIe1o9w

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