Top 10 Reasons Guam's Speed Limit is 35 mph

10. No need to remember if the speed limit changed.

9. Saves money through increased gas mileage.

8. Makes dodging boonie dogs and chickens easier.

7. Fewer serious accidents when drivers run red lights.

6. Reinforces the slow, island life mentality.

5. More time to find landmarks when following directions, as roads are not labeled.

4. No need to spend money on yellow advisory speed limit signs before sharp turns.

3. Visibility is unaffected when a torrential downpour starts out of nowhere.

2. Easier to take good side-of-the-road photos (e.g. dog riding a water buffalo).

1. Driving slow makes the island seem bigger.


Thanks for the inspiration, Mom!