

| Legislative Watch |
Connecticut |
5/22/03-A second attempt to create a split speed limit in Connecticut is
likely dead for this year.
HB6672, which would create a lower speed limit for trucks on
many of the state’s highways – 55 mph as opposed to 65 mph for
other vehicles – has sat in the House and Senate judiciary committees
since being referred April 4.
The bill also calls for automatic photo-radar devices to catch
speeders and raises the possibility that some exits on I-95 through the state
would be closed for safety reasons.
4/10/03-Legislation
in the General Assembly would create a lower speed limit
for trucks on many of the state’s highways.
Under HB6672, trucks would be slowed from 65 mph to 55
mph. All other motorists would continue to drive 65 mph.
The bill also would authorize automatic photo-radar devices to catch
speeders and could possibly close some exits along I-95 for safety reasons.
It is now before the Joint judiciary committee. For bill status, call
(860) 240-0555.






