2017 House Bill 4840

Authorize school speed zones on freeways

Introduced in the House

July 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Tedder (R-43)

To repeal a law that exempts limited access highways (freeways) from school speed zones, meaning expressways could also be subject to school speed zones. The bill would also permit school speed zones on a highway adjacent to school property over which a pedestrian overhead walkway has been erected, which is not currently allowed.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 1, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To permit school speed zones on a highway adjacent to school property over which a pedestrian overhead walkway has been erected, which is not currently allowed.

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Referred to the Committee on Transportation