Loading chat...

NC H761

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ray Pickett

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum speed limit of 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit on all North Carolina state roads, except those with grades exceeding 5 percent.

  • Minimum speed limit requirements take effect only when appropriate signs are posted indicating the minimum speed.

  • Retains existing minimum speed limits for interstate and primary highways of 40 mph in 55 mph zones and 45 mph in 60 mph or greater zones.

  • Prohibits motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more from operating in the leftmost lane of controlled-access highways with six or more lanes.

  • Effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Minimum Speed Limit on State Roads

Crimes; Infrastructure; Motor Vehicles; Public; Roads & Highways; Speed Limit; Transportation; Traffic Offenses

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/19/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available