OOIDA Call to Action – Oregon Members
Sept. 16, 2003

Heads up, Oregon truckers! A bill to reduce the differential in the state’s split speed limit is on Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s desk, but he hasn’t signed it.

It is vital you contact the governor’s office and let him know the importance of reducing the speed gap for highway safety.

HB2661 would allow the Oregon Transportation Department to decide whether to raise the speed limit on certain sections of rural interstates to 65 mph for trucks and 70 mph for cars. Those limits are currently 55 and 65, respectively.

The governor has until Oct. 8 to make a decision on whether to sign or veto the bill or let it become law without his signature.

To contact the governor’s office, call (503) 378-4582, fax (503) 378-6827 or send e-mail by visiting http://governor.oregon.gov/contact.htm.