Tennessee HB0975 amends speed limit regulations, allowing county legislative bodies to set lower speed limits and delegate this authority.

Tennessee HB0975 modifies the state's speed limit regulations by empowering county legislative bodies to establish lower speed limits on county-maintained roads. This act also allows these bodies to delegate the authority to lower speed limits to the chief administrative officer of the county highway department, provided the department employs an engineer for necessary investigations. The changes emphasize adherence to traffic engineering practices and documentation requirements.

Tennessee HB0975 amends speed limit regulations, allowing county legislative bodies to set lower speed limits and delegate this authority.

Tennessee HB0975 modifies the state's speed limit regulations by empowering county legislative bodies to establish lower speed limits on county-maintained roads. This act also allows these bodies to delegate the authority to lower speed limits to the chief administrative officer of the county highway department, provided the department employs an engineer for necessary investigations. The changes emphasize adherence to traffic engineering practices and documentation requirements.