This bill amends K.S.A. 8-1560 to allow local authorities with jurisdiction over residence districts to reduce the maximum speed limit to 25 miles per hour without the need for an engineering and traffic investigation. The bill also makes several deletions to existing legal language, including the removal of phrases that previously required certain conditions for speed limit adjustments, such as the need for an investigation to determine reasonable and safe speed limits. Additionally, it clarifies that local authorities can establish speed limits in various contexts, including school zones and construction zones, while maintaining a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 8-1560, streamlining the regulations surrounding speed limits in residence districts. It ensures that any previously established speed limits below 30 miles per hour remain valid without requiring further investigation. The changes aim to enhance local control over speed limits in residential areas, promoting safety without the bureaucratic burden of engineering studies. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1560