This bill establishes a new speed limit of 45 miles per hour on a specific segment of Route 125 in Brentwood, which extends from the Epping town line to the Kingston town line. The legislation amends RSA 265:62, IV by adding a new subparagraph (c) that specifies this speed limit, overriding previous provisions in paragraph I and RSA 265:60, II. The Department of Transportation is tasked with installing appropriate signage to indicate the new speed limit, while the local police department will be responsible for enforcing this regulation.

The bill is motivated by findings from a Road Safety Audit conducted in February 2024, which suggested that lower speed limits could improve safety on this highway stretch. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage. While the fiscal impact on state and local governments is indeterminable, the bill may influence costs related to the judicial and correctional systems due to potential changes in penalties for violations of the new speed limit.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:62
HB1294 text: 265:62