SF 378: A bill for an act relating to speed limits, including the speed limit range for which certain excessive speed violations cannot be considered for certain purposes and the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic, and making penalties applicable.
SF 378 status: Introduced — Fiscal note (updated Jun 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to speed limits, including the speed limit range for which certain excessive speed violations cannot be considered for certain purposes and the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic, and making penalties applicable.. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- Increased fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with higher driving speeds
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces consumer financial impact from minor speeding infractions
- Potential for improved commute efficiency
Risks
- Insurance industry may adjust base rates to account for changes in driving record transparency
Society
Benefits
- Less punitive approach to minor traffic violations for drivers
- Modernizes legal speed ranges to match current road usage
Risks
- Increased potential for traffic accident severity due to higher default speed limits
- Administrative complexity in updating signage and historical traffic data records
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LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
Increasing the default speed limit to 60 mph may increase the severity of traffic collisions
Long-term impact on traffic safety statistics is speculative
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Introduced
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