Minnesota Administrative Rules

7620.0670 STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED LIMITS.

Subpart 1.

Purpose.

The purpose of this measure is to conserve motor fuel by strictly enforcing the current maximum speed limit on state highways.

Subp. 2.

Speed limit.

Motorists shall strictly obey the maximum legal speed limit. Violations of the maximum legal speed limit during a declared energy supply emergency shall be subject to the additional penalties provided in part 7620.0240.

Subp. 3.

Governor's request.

The governor shall request state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to intensify speed limit enforcement through personnel assignments and increased road surveillance.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 216C.15

History:

L 1987 c 312 art 1 s 9

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007