This bill amends the existing law regarding speed limits that local authorities can set, specifically lowering the minimum speed limit from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour in certain areas. The changes are reflected in the amendments to RSA 265:63, I(c) and (d), where the language "25" is replaced with "20" for both sections concerning speed limits outside urban districts and within business or urban residence districts. This adjustment is made at the request of the department of transportation. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local expenditures, particularly in relation to the judicial and correctional systems due to potential changes in penalties for violations of the new speed limits. However, there are no anticipated changes in revenue for the state or local governments as a result of this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:63
SB630 text: 265:63