A measure that would have increased the speed limit differential between cars and trucks in Indiana has failed.
The measure was an amendment to a bill that would increase fines for speeding in highway work zones from a maximum $500 to $1,000 when workers are present. The state Senate Transportation Committee removed the speed limit amendment before approving the work zone fine bill.
The amendment, sponsored by Rep. David Wolkins, would have allowed the Indiana Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit on rural interstates from 65 mph to 70, and on state highways from 55 to 60. The speed limits for heavy trucks would have stayed the same at 60 mph on interstates and 55 mph on state highways.
The state House voted overwhelmingly last month to pass the amendment. Senate leaders expressed some support for it, but it had to get through the Transportation Committee before it could be voted on by the full Senate.
The measure was an amendment to a bill that would increase fines for speeding in highway work zones from a maximum $500 to $1,000 when workers are present. The state Senate Transportation Committee removed the speed limit amendment before approving the work zone fine bill.
The amendment, sponsored by Rep. David Wolkins, would have allowed the Indiana Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit on rural interstates from 65 mph to 70, and on state highways from 55 to 60. The speed limits for heavy trucks would have stayed the same at 60 mph on interstates and 55 mph on state highways.
The state House voted overwhelmingly last month to pass the amendment. Senate leaders expressed some support for it, but it had to get through the Transportation Committee before it could be voted on by the full Senate.
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