Bill > SB0954

This bill amends Tennessee's existing traffic laws to provide counties with more flexibility in setting speed limits on county-maintained roads. Specifically, the bill allows county legislative bodies to delegate the authority to lower speed limits to the chief administrative officer of the county highway department, but only if the department employs an engineer capable of conducting engineering and traffic investigations. The bill establishes specific requirements for these investigations, mandating that they must be conducted in accordance with established traffic engineering practices and conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines. Additionally, these investigations must be documented and the documentation must be maintained by the jurisdiction conducting the study. The bill applies to all counties, including those with metropolitan or commission forms of government, and aims to provide a more streamlined and technically sound process for adjusting speed limits on county roads. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0954&ga=114