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Senate approves allowing rural interstates up to 75 mph; debate cites safety, design and signage costs
Summary
Senate Bill 21, amended to permit up to 75 mph on rural interstates and raising other state highways to 65 mph, passed following debate about safety, design speeds and a fiscal note for sign replacement. UDOT retains authority to set specific limits based on studies.
The Senate debated and advanced Senate Bill 21 on Jan. 22, a measure that would let the Utah Department of Transportation set higher speed limits—up to 75 mph on rural interstate highways and up to 65 mph on most other highways—based on engineering and safety studies and consultation with local governments.
Sponsor Senator Dimitri(k) said the committee originally drafted a 70 mph cap but amended it in committee to 75 mph; he emphasized that the Department may set lower…
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