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MO SB1408
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways in Missouri from 70 to 75 miles per hour
- Raises the cap on speed limits that the Highways and Transportation Commission can set from 70 to 75 miles per hour
- 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
- Preserves the penalty structure where violations are a class C misdemeanor, upgraded to class B misdemeanor if exceeding the posted limit by 20 mph or more
- Defines key terms including "rural interstate" (federal interstate not in urban area) and "urbanized area" (population of 50,000+ at density of 1,000+ persons per square mile)
Legislative Description
Increases the maximum speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates and freeways
Last Action
Referred H Transportation
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/12/2026
Fiscal Oversight3/4/2026
Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/27/2026
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