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NC H761
Bill
Status
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ray Pickett
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AI Summary
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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.
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Minimum speed limit requirements take effect only when appropriate signs are posted indicating the minimum speed.
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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.
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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.
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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