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ID S1229

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-654 to eliminate separate speed limit restrictions for heavy vehicles with five or more axles operating at gross weights exceeding 26,000 pounds
  • Heavy vehicles must now comply with the same maximum speed limits as other motor vehicles: 75 mph on interstate highways, 65 mph on state highways, 55 mph in other locations, and 35 mph in residential, business, or urban districts
  • Removes the previous 65 mph cap that applied exclusively to heavy vehicles on interstate highways and other locations
  • Applies the uniform speed limit standard across all road types and conditions in Idaho

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the speed limits for vehicles with five or more axles operating at a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds shall be the same as for other motor vehicles.

SPEED LIMITS

Last Action

to Transp

1/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/19/2012

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