6/2/08-A bill has died that would have slowed vehicles by 5 mph on rural, interstate highways and other roadways throughout the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Thad McClammy, D-Montgomery, HB103 advanced from the House Public Safety Committee to the chamber floor only to be “indefinitely postponed.” The status effectively killed it for the year.
The measure would have dropped the 70 mph speed limit on interstates to 65 mph. Other highways with four or more traffic lanes would have speed limits reduced from 65 mph to 60 mph.
A speed limit committee also would have been created to adjust the speed limit on interstate highways. McClammy wrote in the bill that adjusting the maximum speed limit would help conserve fuel and make for safer roads.

4/14/08-The House Public Safety Committee approved a bill on a voice vote that would slow vehicles by 5 mph on rural, interstate highways and other roadways throughout the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Thad McClammy, D-Montgomery, HB103 would drop the 70 mph speed limit on interstates to 65 mph. Other highways with four or more traffic lanes would have speed limits reduced from 65 mph to 60 mph.
A speed limit committee also would be created to adjust the speed limit on interstate highways. McClammy wrote in the bill that adjusting the maximum speed limit would help conserve fuel and make for safer roads.
The bill is awaiting consideration on the House floor.
For House bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

3/4/08-A bill in the House Public Safety Committee would slow vehicles by 5 mph on rural, interstate highways and other roadways throughout the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Thad McClammy, D-Montgomery, HB103 would drop the 70 mph speed limit on interstates to 65 mph. Other highways with four or more traffic lanes would have speed limits reduced from 65 mph to 60 mph.
A speed limit committee also would be created to adjust the maximum speed limit on interstates.
For House bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.