Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate clears bill allowing DOT to set 75 mph maximum on some rural interstates after heated debate
Summary
Senate Bill 21 authorizes the Department of Transportation to set maximum rural interstate speeds up to 75 mph and up to 65 mph on other highways. An amendment to cap the maximum at 70 failed and the Senate passed SB21 22–4; proponents said decisions would remain with transportation experts.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 23 passed Senate Bill 21, which authorizes the Utah Department of Transportation to set maximum speed limits up to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates and up to 65 mph on other highways, subject to local studies and commission determinations.
Sponsor Senator Mike Dimitryk told the chamber the bill places a ceiling — “not to exceed 75 mile an hour on rural…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
