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by notfed 776 days ago
FYI: they mean "up to 62mph"

Anyway, placing the dividing line at 62mph is interesting because many areas (in the US) fluctuate between 55mph and 65mph speed limits. What was once a seemingly arbitrary difference in speed will now carry more implications.

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Since this means the system isn't required at freeway speeds, I'm curious if it's from some understanding that the possibility of phantom braking could cause more harm/pileups on the freeway?