696 Speed Limit Increased

from WDIV Detroit TV 4

New speed regulations went into effect Thursday on Interstate 696. The speed limit for cars is up to 75 mph, and that is for the entire length of the freeway.

The maximum speed limit for trucks is also higher at 60 mph, up from 55.

MDOT said the increase in the truck speed is supposed to make the freeway safer because of the small difference between truck and car speed limits