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House backs limiting differential speed limits after extended safety debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated and passed HB 6-64, which addresses differential speed limits for heavy vehicles on Idaho highways; floor discussion focused on stopping distances for commercial trucks, implications for triples and posted speeds, and comparisons with neighboring states.
After more than an hour of floor debate and testimony from members who drive or represent trucking interests, the Idaho House on March 3 passed House Bill 6-64, a proposal addressing differential speed limits on state highways.
Sponsor (member speaking on the floor) framed the proposal as a response to safety concerns arising from variable speeds between vehicle types, arguing uniform speeds reduce the number of dangerous interactions. “We can reduce interactions…
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