Board backs staff study recommending 45 mph limit on South Butte Road
Sutter County staff recommended establishing a 45 mph prima facie speed limit on South Butte Road after an engineering traffic survey showing about 730 vehicles per day; the board approved the staff recommendation and will return the ordinance for adoption at its April 28, 2026 meeting.
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Sutter County staff told the Board of Supervisors that an engineering traffic survey supports reducing the prima facie speed limit on South Butte Road from the unposted default of 55 mph to 45 mph for the segment between Erwin Avenue and Morehead Road. Neil Hay of Development Services said the study recorded "about 730 vehicles" on the roadway segment and recommended a posted 45 mph limit.
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