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NC H112
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jarrod Lowery
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum allowable speed limit on Interstate Highway System and controlled-access highways from 70 mph to 75 mph, subject to NC Department of Transportation engineering and traffic investigations
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Creates a new Class 3 misdemeanor for driving over 85 mph where the posted speed limit is 75 mph, in addition to the existing offense for driving over 80 mph where the limit is 70 mph or less
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Adds new license suspension authority for convictions of driving over 85 mph on highways with a 75 mph speed limit
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Mandatory 30-day license suspension applies to drivers convicted of exceeding 85 mph where the maximum speed is 75 mph
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Conforming changes become effective December 1, 2025, and apply to offenses committed on or after that date; main provisions effective upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Increase Permissible Interstate Speed Limit
Infrastructure
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/13/2025