Michigan drivers may be driving faster this year.

A bill to raise the speed limit to 75 mph for cars on 600 miles of limited access freeway was passed by the state Legislature last month and waits for the governor’s signature.

It would effect some sections of I-75 north of Bay City and between Flint and Lansing on I-69.

Some students, such as junior Matt Turner, agree with increasing the speed limit.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Turner said. “I drive from here to Lansing every other weekend and most people already go 75 or 80. So, why not?”

Junior Kaitlyn Nellett also agrees with the bill.

“Sure, it’s a good idea,” Nellett said. “We can get where we need to be a lot faster.”

At a high school age, a lot of students are going through drivers training. Mr. Paul Adas, driver’s education teacher, is OK with the increase in speed.

“I think it’s a good idea because they’ve done studies to show that 75 is a safe speed,” Adas said. “My only concern would be that people already go 10 mph above of the speed limit. Some already go 79.”

However, there have to be engineering studies done to bump up the speed limit at all. The only way that it is allowed to change is for the speed limit to be safe for drivers to travel.

State Sen. Jim Ananich, D-Flint, voted yes on the bill to help it pass through the Senate.

“My first priority as a legislator will always be the safety of Michigan’s residents,” Ananich said. “I supported the bill to increase speed limits on some rural freeways because the legislation requires engineering studies to indicate it is safe to do so.

“Michigan is a driving state. If we can make it easier for drivers to move about the state quickly and safely, I support that.”