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DE HB224

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Brady

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 4170 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code regarding speed limits set by local authorities
  • Changes the approving department for speed limit alterations on state-maintained highways from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to the Department of Transportation
  • Local authorities retain discretion to establish speed limits within their jurisdictions based on engineering and traffic investigations, subject to Department of Transportation approval
  • Corrects an outdated statutory reference to align with current departmental responsibilities for reviewing municipal speed limit changes

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road And Speed Restrictions.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Highways & Transportation3/21/2014
Public Safety & Homeland Security1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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