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OK HB2559

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Harold Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum speed limit on turnpikes and Transportation Commission-designated rural interstate segments from 75 mph to apply only to turnpikes, removing the Commission's authority to designate rural interstate segments for the higher limit

  • Raises the speed limit on four-lane divided highways (including interstate highways) and super two-lane highways from 70 mph to 75 mph

  • Modifies the definition of "super two-lane highway" to require "safety restraints" in addition to the existing requirements of designated passing lanes and paved shoulders at least 8 feet wide

  • Retains existing speed limits of 65 mph for other locations, 55 mph for school buses on paved two-lane highways, 25 mph in school zones, 35 mph in state parks and wildlife refuges, and 10 mph for vehicles with solid rubber or metal tires

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; speed limits; increasing limit for certain road types; modifying definition; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Transportation

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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