The bill amends K.S.A. 8-1560 to allow local authorities with jurisdiction over residence districts to reduce the maximum speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour without the need for an engineering and traffic investigation. This change aims to enhance safety in residential areas by enabling local governments to set lower speed limits more easily. Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 8-1560, streamlining the legal framework surrounding speed limit regulations.

The bill maintains provisions that allow local authorities to determine reasonable and safe maximum speed limits based on engineering and traffic investigations for various types of roads, including arterial streets and county or township highways. However, it specifically exempts residence districts from this requirement when lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour. This legislative change is intended to promote safer driving conditions in residential neighborhoods and is set to take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1560
As Amended by House Committee: 8-1560