Jerry Paxton Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Title: Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways
Signed by Governor Matt Mead
Title: Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that increases the speed limit on state highways to 70 miles per hour.
Establishes the following speed limits, except where special hazards exist (Sec. 1):
65 mph where the roadway is paved;
55 mph where the roadway is unpaved; and
70 mph on state highways, excluding interstate highways.
Establishes a fine of $5 for each mile per hour in excess of the speed limit, up to $25 (Sec. 1).
Establishes a fine of $25 and an additional $3 fine per mile for every mile per hour above the speed limit for individuals traveling above 75 miles per hour (Sec. 1).
Establishes an additional fine of $300 for any individual exceeding the posted speed limit by 6 miles per hour while operating a vehicle that weighs over 39,000 lbs (Sec. 1).
Prohibits the state from assessing court costs for an individual who exceeds the speed limit by up to 5 mph (Sec. 1).
Title: Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways
Vote to pass a bill that increases the speed limit on state highways to 70 miles per hour.
Establishes the following speed limits, except where special hazards exist (Sec. 1):
65 mph where the roadway is paved;
55 mph where the roadway is unpaved; and
70 mph on state highways, excluding interstate highways.
Establishes a fine of $5 for each mile per hour in excess of the speed limit, up to $25 (Sec. 1).
Establishes a fine of $25 and an additional $3 fine per mile for every mile per hour above the speed limit for individuals traveling above 75 miles per hour (Sec. 1).
Establishes an additional fine of $300 for any individual exceeding the posted speed limit by 6 miles per hour while operating a vehicle that weighs over 39,000 lbs (Sec. 1).
Prohibits the state from assessing court costs for an individual who exceeds the speed limit by up to 5 mph (Sec. 1).
Title: Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways