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Spencer County court holds first reading to lower speed limit on Ingram Lane
Summary
The fiscal court approved a first reading June 15 of an ordinance to lower the speed limit on County Road 1070 (Ingram Lane) from 35 mph to 25 mph; the change will return for a second reading where residents may object.
Spencer County Fiscal Court approved a first reading June 15 for an ordinance to lower the posted speed limit on County Road 1070 (Ingram Lane) to 25 miles per hour.
A resident had requested the change because the lane is a dead-end, single-lane road used by a small number of residents. The court discussed precedent and whether the county would set a broad pattern of ad hoc reductions, but members noted dead-end roads are typically treated on a case-by-case basis.
The motion (moved by Dan, seconded by Zach) passed for a first reading. County procedure requires a second reading and a public opportunity for residents to object; the final decision will be made after that hearing. Court members said signs will need to be posted if the ordinance advances.
County staff referenced a 2004 fiscal court ordinance establishing a 35 mph default limit on county-maintained roads outside city limits; the new ordinance would create a specific deviation for Ingram Lane if approved on second reading.
The issue attracted short discussion but no formal public comment during the meeting; the second reading will be scheduled on the court's agenda and advertised per statute.
