The bill authorizes local authorities in Wyoming to set maximum speed limits on unpaved roadways without the need for conducting a speed study or providing justification for the limit. Specifically, it amends W.S. 31-5-303 by adding a new subsection (f), which allows local authorities to establish a maximum speed limit of up to fifty-five miles per hour for unpaved roads. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Transportation shall not require a speed study prior to the establishment of these limits for unpaved roads.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Transportation create any necessary rules to implement this new provision. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the completion of legislative processes. This change aims to streamline the process for local authorities in managing speed limits on unpaved roadways, enhancing their ability to respond to local conditions without the burden of extensive studies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-5-303