Senate Bill 1125 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 55-8-152(c), to increase the maximum speed limit from seventy miles per hour (70 mph) to seventy-five miles per hour (75 mph). This change reflects a legislative decision to allow for higher speed limits on certain roadways within the state.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in implementing this adjustment to speed regulations.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 55-8-152(c), 55-8-152