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Slower speed limit for trucks faces uphill climb -- 55 mph proposal has problems, DOT chief says By DANIEL SFORZA, STAFF WRITER Date: 01-14-2003, Tuesday Section: NEWS Edtion: All Editions.=.Two Star B. Two Star P. One Star B

A proposal to slow trucks to 55 mph on New Jersey highways could stall before it reaches the entrance ramp.

Transportation Commissioner Jack Lettiere said Monday that New Jersey is "not a candidate" for such a move, which would create two speed limits on more than 400 miles of 65 mph road.

Even so, Lettiere said he will continue discussing that option, a hot topic among motorists, trucking groups, and others looking to curb ...

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