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This bill amends Mississippi's existing speed limit laws to increase the maximum speed limits on state highways and interstate highways by five miles per hour. Specifically, the bill raises the general speed limit on state highways from 65 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour, and increases the speed limit on interstate highways and controlled access highways with four or more lanes from 70 miles per hour to 75 miles per hour. The Mississippi Transportation Commission retains its discretion to set these speed limits, and the bill does not affect the existing provision that allows toll road operators to set maximum speeds up to 80 miles per hour. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving transportation authorities and the public time to prepare for the new speed limits. This modification aims to potentially improve traffic flow and travel times on Mississippi's highways while still maintaining safety considerations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0074.xml