MA S2217

Bill

MA S2217

Promoting construction zone safety

Introduced
11/22/2017

In Committee
06/21/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting construction zone safety

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote construction zone safety by allowing the Department of Transportation to establish speed limits in construction zones without conducting an engineering study, in the interest of public safety. The bill defines a "construction zone" as an area on a public highway or right-of-way where construction, repair, maintenance, or survey work is being performed. The speed limits set by the Department will be effective when signs are erected, which can display either a fixed speed limit or a changeable message that varies throughout the day or night. Any speed in excess of the posted limit will be considered prima facie evidence of an unreasonable and improper speed, subject to a fine of twice the current amount.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2569 (on 06/28/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2217

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2217
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2217.pdf

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H1211	To advance the safety of women seeking to terminate a pregnancy	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H1880	Relative to lights for ambulances, fire apparatus and law enforcement vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
H399	Relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act	No further action taken	Similar To
H4112	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4113	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4913	Relative to fire safety	Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
H5005	Ensuring the safety and soundness of the commonwealth’s natural gas infrastructure	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 339 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H984	Relative to the safety of children in camps	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S2569	Promoting construction zone safety	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2614	Relative to the creation of the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 217 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To

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