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New state law allows counties to delegate speed‑limit reductions; commissioners discuss local implementation
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a recently signed state bill (Senate Bill 954) that permits county legislative bodies to delegate authority to lower speed limits to the county road superintendent where engineering capacity exists; commissioners discussed petitions, speed studies and practical application within Cheatham County.
Commissioners discussed a recently signed state law (referenced in the meeting as Senate Bill 954) that, in part, allows a county legislative body by resolution to delegate authority to lower speed limits on certain local roads to the county highway chief administrative officer if the department employs or secures an engineer capable of completing engineering and traffic investigations.
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