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ID H0700

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-426 to revise off-highway vehicle (OHV) operating rules on state highways outside municipalities where the posted speed limit is sixty-five (65) miles per hour or less for continuous distances of no more than five (5) miles.

  • Permits OHV use on non-full access-controlled state highways outside municipalities for the limited purpose of connecting between OHV trails, obtaining access to or from OHV trails, or accessing necessary services such as fuel, lodging, food and beverage, and maintenance.

  • Maintains the general speed limit restriction that off-highway vehicles must not travel faster than the posted speed limit or forty-five (45) miles per hour, whichever is less when operating on highways.

  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective on July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to allow for certain off-highway vehicle travel on highways with speed limits of up to 65 miles per hour.

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Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2022 Session Law Chapter 205 Effective: 07/01/2022

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/8/2022
Transportation and Defense3/1/2022

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