Remove the Speed Limits on All Interstate Highways Within the Borders of Minnesota.

 

The purpose of this bill is to decrease traffic congestion on major roads without needing additional construction work

by removing the speed limit on all interstate highways, as well as requiring drivers Ed courses to teach about the

safety under these new conditions.

 

During rush hour traffic, the interstate highways become extremely congested and are taken over by slow moving traffic

jams. By removing the speed limit, the potential traffic flow rate will be increased without requiring the expensive

expansion of the highways. It will also allow individuals to make it more quickly from place to place, increasing

transportation effectiveness. The main impact of this bill would be decreasing travel time and potentially decreasing

the causes of these traffic jams by preventing backups in the first place.

 

"Interstate highway" means any highway at any time officially designated as a part of the national system of interstate

and defense highways by the commissioner of transportation and approved by the appropriate authority of the federal

government.

“Safety instruction” means lessons regarding the safe operation of motor vehicles on unlimited speed interstate highways

using curriculum approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

 

The Minnesota DMV will raise license plate fees by $5 to account for development of new drivers Ed curriculum and

service costs. It will also help cover projected lost revenue from interstate speeding tickets and any remaining revenue

will be allocated to the state budget surplus.

 

If a drivers Ed course’s curriculum is found to not be in compliance with the Minnesota DPS, curriculum advisors will be

sent to assist instructors in correctly teaching the curriculum requirements. If further violations occur, they will be

fined $500, then $1,000, and on the 3rd infraction, have their instruction privileges revoked.

 

1 year from this bill’s passing