Oregon 2023 Regular Session

Oregon House Bill HB3188

Introduced
2/2/23  
Refer
2/2/23  
Report Pass
4/27/23  
Engrossed
6/15/23  
Refer
6/15/23  
Report Pass
6/20/23  
Enrolled
6/23/23  
Passed
7/18/23  
Chaptered
7/26/23  

Caption

Relating to highway speeds.

Impact

The discussions surrounding HB 3188 illustrate a commitment to improving highway safety. By clarifying and possibly altering speed limits, the bill may impact state statutes related to traffic enforcement. There is an acknowledgment that various factors such as traffic congestion, accident rates, and local conditions should inform speed regulations. Advocates assert this approach will prevent arbitrary enforcement of speed regulations that may not serve the safety of the public effectively.

Summary

House Bill 3188 addresses the regulation of highway speeds across state roadways. The bill aims to standardize speed limits, potentially revising existing laws to either increase or restrict speeds on certain highways. The overall objective is to enhance roadway safety while also considering the flow of traffic and the needs of different areas, particularly rural versus urban environments. This legislation reflects a broader intent to harmonize traffic regulations within the state, bolstering safety measures where necessary.

Sentiment

The sentiment among lawmakers and stakeholders appeared largely supportive of HB 3188, with many legislators emphasizing its importance in promoting safety on the state’s roads. However, there were concerns regarding the potential for increased speeds leading to higher accident rates in some areas. Opponents argued that specific local conditions might not be adequately considered in a one-size-fits-all approach to speed regulation.

Contention

Notable points of contention included debates over how speed limits should be determined. Some lawmakers sought to ensure that local input would influence speed decisions, particularly in communities that might face unique traffic situations or safety challenges. The overall discourse revealed a tension between overarching state mandates and local autonomy, particularly concerning how best to implement measures that effectively address safety without undermining the differences in regional traffic patterns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OR HB2059

highway speed restrictions; safety

OR AB1976

An act to amend Section 21080.25 of the Public Resources Code, and to add Sections 992, 993, 994, 1814, 1815, and 1816 to, and to add Part 2 (commencing with Section 12000) to Division 13 of, to the Streets and Highways Code, relating to streets and highways.

OR HB1298

The amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

OR SB2347

Relating to the process of establishing speed limits on a highway or road near a prekindergarten.

OR HB1298

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 39-06.1-06, 39-09-02, 39-09-04, and 39-09-07.1, and subsection 2 of section 40-05-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

OR S2497

Requires posted speed limit on certain limited access highways be based on speed at which 85 percent of vehicles are traveling; designated as Speed Limit Sanity Act.

OR AB289

State highway work zone speed safety program.

OR SB436

Photo speed monitoring devices; highway work zones, workers present.

OR LD1457

Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones

OR AB1145

An act to add and repeal Section 98 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to state highways. An act to amend Section 21104 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.

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