5/17/04-A bill that aimed to cut truck speeds on state roadways has died.
HB909, sponsored by Rep. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, remained in the House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee at the close of the session May 14.
The bill would have required trucks more than 18,000 pounds to travel 10 mph below the current posted speed limit. All other motorists would have been free to drive at the current limit.
Under the measure, trucks traveling on rural interstates and freeways would have been limited to 60 mph, from 70 mph; 55 mph on rural expressways and 50 mph on urban interstate highways, freeways and expressways; down from 65 mph and 60 mph, respectively.
The bill also would have prohibited any driver of a motor vehicle from driving more than nine consecutive hours within the state.

3/25/04-A bill that would cut truck speeds on state roadways has been forwarded to the House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee.
HB909, sponsored by Rep. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, would require trucks more than 18,000 pounds to travel 10 mph below the current posted speed limit. All other motorists would continue to drive at the current limit.
Under the measure, trucks traveling on rural interstates and freeways would be limited to 60 mph, from 70 mph; 55 mph on rural expressways and 50 mph on urban interstate highways, freeways and expressways; down from 65 mph and 60 mph, respectively.
The bill also would prohibit any driver of a motor vehicle from driving more than nine consecutive hours within the state.
For House bill status, call (573) 751-4043.

1/7/04-Rep. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, has introduced legislation that would cut truck speeds on state roadways.
HB909 would require trucks more than 18,000 pounds to travel 10 mph below the current posted speed limit. All other motorists would continue to drive at the current limit.
Under the measure, trucks traveling on rural interstates and freeways would be limited to 60 mph, from 70 mph; 55 mph on rural expressways and 50 mph on urban interstate highways, freeways and expressways; down from 65 mph and 60 mph, respectively.
The bill also would prohibit any driver of a motor vehicle from driving more than nine consecutive hours within the state.
It has yet to be assigned to a committee for discussion. For House bill status, call (573) 751-4043.