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MS SB2903
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that local authorities complete an engineering and traffic investigation before establishing speed limits on streets, county roads, and intersections within their jurisdictions
- Allows boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities to determine speed limits based on their judgment of what is reasonable and safe, without mandatory investigation first
- Maintains the minimum speed limit floor of 15 miles per hour for any locally-established speed limits
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Corrections to establish speed limits on correctional facility roads based on road conditions, traffic conditions, or security considerations
- Takes effect July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Cities and counties; remove requirement that engineering/traffic investigation be completed before establishing speed limits.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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