Published on Jan 17, 2022
Bill to authorize cities more control over speed limits and automated enforcement
A new bill would authorize automated enforcement in school walk areas and allow cities to adopt 20 mph speed limit on any non-arterial highway.
SB 5687, sponsored by Sens. Claire Wilson (D–Federal Way) and Marko Liias (D–Edmonds), authorizes cities to adopt a maximum speed limit
up to 20 mph on any non-arterial highway. Additionally, the bill authorizes cities to install traffic safety cameras and issue speed violations on roadways identified in a school walk area.
AWC supports this bill.
Date to remember
SB 5687 is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Transportation committee on January 18 at 4 pm.
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