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County attorney outlines new law letting localities cut 25 mph limits to 15 mph in business, residential areas
Summary
Southampton County's attorney explained House Bill 1071 and how it lets localities reduce certain 25 mph posted limits to as low as 15 mph in business or residential districts with notice to the commissioner of highways and proper signage; board members said the change likely won't affect US-58.
County attorney Mr. Gregory told the Southampton County Board of Supervisors on June 25 that the General Assembly recently amended Virginia law to give localities new authority over some speed limits.
"The General Assembly has passed session past House Bill 1071, which amended Virginia code section 46.2-1300, which now allows local governments, like…
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