This bill amends current law to increase the traffic threshold for local municipalities and counties to construct speed humps without needing approval from the Commissioner of Transportation. Specifically, it raises the limit from fewer than 3,000 vehicles per day to fewer than 4,000 vehicles per day for speed humps that have a flat top of at least 10 feet, such as speed tables. This applies to two-lane and one-way residential streets with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Additionally, the same traffic threshold applies to streets undergoing road construction or repair within 500 feet of a school or property used for school purposes.

The bill also stipulates that municipalities or counties must provide notice to adjoining municipalities or counties before constructing a speed hump that impacts their roadways. Furthermore, if a speed hump or other traffic calming measure affects a State roadway, the municipality or county must obtain approval from the commissioner. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:4-8.10