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Senate urges Congress to let states set speed limits after extended debate
Utah State Senate · January 9, 1990
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Summary
The Senate passed a resolution urging congressional repeal of the federal 55 mph requirement so states can set speed limits, with back-and-forth on safety, fuel use and enforcement; the chamber approved SCR 2 by roll call (24–0).
The Utah Senate approved a resolution urging Congress to repeal the federal 55 mile-per-hour speed limit requirement and restore state authority to set speed limits, passing SCR 2 on the floor after extended debate.
Sponsor Senator Carling said the resolution reflects transportation committee findings that, where speed limits were…
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