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ID H0132

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows drivers of passenger cars, motorcycles, and pickup trucks (not towing other vehicles) to exceed the posted speed limit by up to 15 miles per hour while passing a vehicle traveling below the speed limit
  • Passing exception applies only on two-lane roads with one lane of traffic in each direction where the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour or greater
  • Passing exception does not apply in construction zones
  • Overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand lane and reduce speed to the posted speed limit as soon as practicable
  • The 15 mile per hour allowance is treated as the maximum speed limit for determining fines under basic rule violations and Idaho infraction rule 9

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide a maximum speed limit for certain vehicles passing a vehicle traveling less than the speed limit on a two-lane road where the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour or greater ,with limitations.

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Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2017 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 07/01/2017

3/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/20/2017
Transportation and Defense2/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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