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MO HB295

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways in Missouri from 70 mph to 75 mph

  • Raises the cap on speed limits that the Highways and Transportation Commission may set from 70 mph to 75 mph

  • Maintains existing speed limits for other road types: 65 mph on rural expressways, 60 mph on urban interstates/freeways/expressways, and 60 mph on other non-urban roads

  • Retains current penalty structure: class C misdemeanor for speeding violations, upgraded to class B misdemeanor for exceeding the posted limit by 20 mph or more

  • Amends Section 304.010, RSMo, introduced by Representative Kelley (District 127) during the 98th General Assembly

Legislative Description

Raises the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways of the state from 70 to 75 miles per hour

Last Action

Voted Do Pass with Amendments (H)

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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