Speed limits; provides for 70 mph on certain portions of I-95 and I-295. (HB176)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Speed limits. Provides for a 70 mph speed limit on (i) I-295 between Williamsburg Road in Henrico County and the I-295/I-95 interchange in Prince George County and (ii) I-95 between the I-295/I-95 interchange in Prince George County and North Carolina. Read the Bill »
Status
01/28/2010: Merged into HB856
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2010 | Committee |
| 01/07/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101728D |
| 01/07/2010 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/15/2010 | Assigned Transportation sub: #2 |
| 01/25/2010 | Impact statement from VDOT (HB176) |
| 01/27/2010 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB856-Carrico) |
| 01/28/2010 | Incorporated by Transportation (HB856-Carrico) |
Comments
Allow 70 MPH speed !
NO to higher speed limits. Increasing the speed limit will cause more fatal accidents. One year after lowering the limit, The Virginia State Police noted the reduciton in fatal crashes. More accidents = higher vehicle insurance.