2/20/03-The New Jersey Department of Transportation has taken a proposal to use split speed limits on the state's highways off the table after a committee that included officials from the trucking industry, AAA, state transportation agency, state police, Federal Highway Administration and other transportation related groups had considered the idea, but rejected it in early February after examining studies on the topic.
The dual speed limit proposal, introduced by Assemblywoman Connie Myers, R-Hunterdon and Warren counties, would have placed cars at 65 mph while trucks would have been restricted to 55 mph.
Despite the DOT's action, the battle over split speeds in the state may not be over yet.
Myers indicated through a spokeswoman that the DOT's decision would have no effect on her support of A3127, which is now before the Assembly Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

1/20/03-State Assemblywoman Connie Myers (R-Hunterdon and Warren counties) has introduced a bill (A3127) to create two speed limits by slowing trucks from 65 mph to 55 mph on New Jersey highways.
The proposal for dual speed limits came after a horrific day in November when three separate accidents on Interstates 80, 287 and 78 - The bill is currently in the Assembly Transportation Committee. It is vital you contact the committee members to let them know what split speeds would mean to road safety. Committee members' contact information is available at www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Assembly.asp. Click on the "Transportation" link in the yellow box.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840.