4/14/04-An effort to slow large trucks down on most highways in Georgia has died.
The proposal, sponsored by Sen. David Adelman, D-Atlanta, sought to restrict big rigs to 55 mph on all highways. Under current state law, all vehicles are permitted to travel 70 mph on rural interstates, 65 mph outside urban areas and 55 mph within urban areas, such as Atlanta.
SB462 had been forwarded to the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee earlier this year but failed to pass out of the committee before the session ended last week, effectively killing the bill for the year.

2/3/04-A new measure in the Senate would slow large trucks down on most highways in the state.
Sen. David Adelman, D-Atlanta, said his proposal would restrict big rigs to 55 mph on all highways. Under current state law, all vehicles are permitted to travel 70 mph on rural interstates, 65 mph outside urban areas and 55 mph within urban areas, such as Atlanta.
SB462 has been forwarded to the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. For Senate bill status, call (404) 656-5040.