In an effort to make Kansas more competitive with nearby states, a new law allows truckers and others traveling through the state to pick up the pace a bit.
Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill giving the Kansas Department of Transportation the go-ahead to increase the speed limit by 5 mph on portions of highway.
Previously HB2192, the new law authorizes speeds for all vehicles to be increased from 70 mph to 75 mph on rural stretches of divided four-lane highways as early as July 1.
Rep. Marvin Kleeb, R-Overland Park, said he believes the higher limit is good for the state’s economy and for truckers. He pointed out that 13 western states, including neighboring Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma, already have a 75 mph limit.
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Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill giving the Kansas Department of Transportation the go-ahead to increase the speed limit by 5 mph on portions of highway.
Previously HB2192, the new law authorizes speeds for all vehicles to be increased from 70 mph to 75 mph on rural stretches of divided four-lane highways as early as July 1.
Rep. Marvin Kleeb, R-Overland Park, said he believes the higher limit is good for the state’s economy and for truckers. He pointed out that 13 western states, including neighboring Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma, already have a 75 mph limit.
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