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 language that previously required an engineering and traffic investigation for speed limit reductions in residence districts and clarifies that any established speed limit below 30 miles per hour prior to the bill's effective date will remain valid without further investigation.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 8-1560, streamlining the regulations surrounding speed limits. It maintains the authority of local jurisdictions to determine speed limits based on safety and traffic conditions while ensuring that no speed limit exceeds 65 miles per hour. The changes aim to enhance local control over traffic regulations in residential areas, promoting safer driving conditions without the bureaucratic hurdle of mandatory investigations.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1560