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, clarifying the conditions under which local authorities can set speed limits, including provisions for urban districts, school zones, and residence districts. Specifically, it removes references to certain conditions and limitations that previously governed speed limit adjustments.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 8-1560, streamlining the process for local authorities to establish speed limits in their jurisdictions. The new provisions aim to enhance safety in residential areas by simplifying the procedure for lowering speed limits, thereby allowing for quicker implementation of traffic regulations that respond to local needs. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1560