2/10/06-Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation Thursday, Feb. 9, reducing the speed gap between cars and trucks in the state.
The new law, previously HB5104, increases the 55 mph speed limit for large trucks to 60 mph on highways where the maximum limit for other vehicles is 70 mph.
The higher limit applies to vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more and truck-tractors with trailers.
Other motorists will continue to drive at the current 70 mph limit.
The new speed limit for trucks takes effect in November.

2/2/06-The Senate approved the bill 25-11 Jan. 31 to reduce the speed gap between cars and trucks traveling freeways in the state. House lawmakers gave their final endorsement Feb. 1 clearing the way for the bill to move to the governor’s desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Caswell, R-Hillsdale, HB5104 would increase the 55 mph speed limit for trucks to 60 mph on highways where the maximum limit is 70 mph.
The higher limit would apply to vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more and truck-tractors with trailers.
Other motorists would continue to drive at the current 70 mph limit.
The bill now heads to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s desk. For bill status, call (517) 373-0630.

Click here to read the 2005 legislative updates for HB5104.