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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Michigan Bill Would Remove Speed Differential

Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, introduced a bill to bring truck speeds up to par with limits set for motorists on the interstate highways. The speed limit differential would remain in place for school buses.

The bill, HB4441, awaits consideration in the House Transportation Committee.

Michigan law now authorizes 70 mph speeds for motorists on certain highways while large trucks are limited to 65 mph. On about 600 miles of rural interstates cars are permitted to travel 75 mph while trucks are limited to 65 mph.

Most U.S. and state-numbered highways have speeds posted at 65 mph for all users.