| SB 0652 | Reduces speed limit by five mph for trucks on certain highways, expressways and interstates of this state |
| Sponsor: | Goode | |||
| LR Number: | 2783S.02I | Fiscal Note: | 2783-02 | |
| Committee: | Transportation | |||
| Last Action: | 01/25/00 - Hearing Conducted in S Transportation Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 652 - This act establishes a 65 mile per hour speed limit
for trucks over 24,000 pounds on the rural interstates and
freeways. The current speed limit for all vehicles is 70 miles
per hour on rural interstates and freeways. The act also
establishes a 60 mph hour speed limit for trucks on rural
expressways and a 55 mph speed limit for trucks on urban
interstate highways, freeways and expressways. The current speed
limit for all vehicles is 70 miles per hour on rural interstates
and freeways, 65 mph on rural expressways, and 60 mph on urban
interstate highways, respectively.
STEPHEN WITTE