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AN ACT relating to speed limits; authorizing local
authorities to set maximum speed limits on unpaved roadways
without first conducting a speed study or justifying the
maximum speed limit; requiring rulemaking; and providing
for effective dates.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Section 1. W.S. 31-5-303(b) and by creating a new
subsection (f) is amended to read:
31-5-303. Establishing maximum speed limits by local
authorities.
(b)
section, in compliance with rules promulgated by the
department, local authorities in their respective
jurisdictions may determine the proper maximum speed for
all streets and highways within their respective corporate
jurisdiction which maximum speed is reasonable and safe and
which may be greater or less than the maximum speed
permitted under this act. The rules promulgated by the
department shall adopt standards consistent with national
practices.
require a speed study before a local authority establishes
a maximum speed limit for unpaved roads in accordance with
subsection (f) of this section.
(f) A local authority may decrease a maximum speed
limit to not less than thirty-five (35) miles per hour for
unpaved roadways under W.S. 31-5-301(b)(iv) without first
conducting a speed study. A local authority may establish a
temporary speed limit of less than thirty-five (35) miles
per hour without conducting a speed study and for a period
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limited to, construction, maintenance, special events,
emergency situations and changes in use. Before
establishing a temporary speed limit of less than thirty-
five (35) miles per hour, the local authority shall consult
with the local authority's engineer or road and bridge
superintendent and law enforcement with jurisdiction over
the roadway.
Section 2. The department of transportation shall
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this
section, this act is effective July 1, 2025.
(b) Sections 2 and 3 of this act are effective
immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a
bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of
the Wyoming Constitution.
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Speaker of the HousePresident of the SenateGovernorTIME APPROVED: _________DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk