Bill > SB1408

This bill increases the maximum speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates and freeways, which are defined as parts of the federal interstate highway system or divided highways of at least ten miles with four or more lanes that are not part of the federal interstate system and have limited access. The bill also clarifies definitions for "expressway," "freeway," and "urbanized area" and maintains existing speed limits for other types of roads, including those within urbanized areas and rural expressways. It also allows for the Department of Transportation to set higher or lower speed limits on state roads if recommended for safety or traffic flow, but not exceeding 75 miles per hour, and provides provisions for cities, towns, villages, and county commissions to regulate speed limits under certain conditions.