Readers share tips for coping with gas prices

Slow down, shop local and buy a motorcycle are common sentiments

Many readers responded to our solicitation about whether gas prices were affecting their driving habits with: Yes, they are.

They reported that they are, indeed, trying to save trips and shop closer to home. And more than a few shed some crocodile tears for SUV drivers.

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Enforce speed limit

My family has done several things: drive less, maintain proper tire pressures, drive slower, and combine shopping trips. I drive to work everyday, if the police would enforce the speed limits and not allow people to travel 75 mph, that would save millions of gallons of gas each day.