This bill adds a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on unimproved rural highways. It also establishes fines for violations of the speed limit. The bill defines "unimproved rural highway" as a 2-lane highway outside of business districts, urban residence districts, or rural residence districts where reduced speeds are warranted due to highway conditions. The bill also allows the governor and council to establish temporary speed limits on certain parts of the state highway system. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:60, 265:62