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ID H0619

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes provisions from Idaho Code sections 49-105, 49-201, 49-202, and 49-208 that restricted local authority regulation of speed limits on state highways.

  • Authorizes incorporated cities to establish lower maximum speed limits on portions of state highways (excluding controlled-access and interstate highways) that pass through residential, urban, or business districts for safety purposes.

  • Requires local authorities to base speed limit alterations on traffic engineering studies approved by the Idaho Transportation Department, with consultation between the department and local authorities.

  • Allows the Idaho Transportation Department Board to adopt local traffic studies if disagreement exists between the department and local government over speed limit changes.

  • Requires 30-day advance written notice from cities to the Department before implementing speed limit changes, during which the Department may assist with implementation such as providing transitional signage.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove provisions relating to regulation of speed by local authorities.

SPEED LIMITS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 325 Effective: 07/01/12

4/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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