U.S. State Laws That May Leave You Scratching Your Head

Speedy Fire Trucks

Ideally, a fire truck, when heading towards a fire, is moving as fast as is safely possible. Everyone see’s and hears these monster trucks and happily stay out of their way.

People’s lives may be in danger. However, New Britain, Connecticut fire trucks are not allowed to go over 25 mph under any circumstance.

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