Maryland SB179 mandates a study on speed limits for highways connecting to Interstate 495.
Maryland SB179 requires the Department of Transportation to study the implications of changing speed limits on highways connecting to Interstate 495. The study will analyze traffic congestion, speeding tickets, and existing speed limits. It will also consider the feasibility of altering speed limits and recommend measures if feasible. The study must be completed by December 31, 2026, and reported to the Governor and General Assembly. The act will take effect July 1, 2026, and expire June 30, 2027.
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