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ME LD478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Henderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces maximum speed limits on public ways where at least one residence is within 15 feet of the road, lowering the default 45 mph limit to 35 mph for most vehicles
  • Sets a 25 mph maximum speed for snowplows and Department of Transportation snow removal equipment on these residential-adjacent roads
  • Sets a 25 mph maximum speed for vehicles with 5 or more axles (large trucks) on these residential-adjacent roads
  • Lower speed limits required by other conditions or regulations would still take precedence over these new limits

Legislative Description

An Act to Reduce Maximum Speeds on Roads Close to Residences

Traffic Regulations

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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