SB 113-45: Need for Speed Act (Passed)

[Mr. Reactionary]

Bill passes 10-4-1-3

[Mr. Reactionary]

NEED FOR SPEED ACT

Senate Bill
to devolve certain vehicle speed limit authority to the Regions

Section 1. Title

This Act shall be called the Need For Speed Act.

Section 2. Speed Limits

A. Except during a declared emergency neither the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any federal highway, interstate, or other road managed or funded by Atlasia. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating.

B. Except during a declared emergency, neither the National Parks Service (NPS), nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any road located in National Parks. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 36 CFR 4.21 shall be amended accordingly.

C. Except during a declared emergency, neither the National Forestry Service (NFS), nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any road located in National Forests. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 36 CFR 261.50 - 54 and Appendix A, shall be amended accordingly. NFS Order 2009-0614-UM-03 is hereby rescinded.

D. Except during a declared emergency, neither the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any road located on land managed by the BLM. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 43 CFR 8340 and 8365 shall be amended accordingly.

E. Except during a declared emergency, neither the NPS, nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any road located on land managed by the Presidio National Trust. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 36 CFR 1004.21 shall be amended accordingly.

F. Except during a declared emergency, neither the Coast Guard nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any waterway managed by the federal government. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 33 CFR 162.139 - 155, 33 CFR 401.28, and 162 CFR 160 - 200 shall be amended accordingly.

G. Except during a declared emergency neither the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the FHA, nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on commercial vehicles operating federal highway, interstate, or other road. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating.

H. Except during a declared emergency, neither the Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration (OSHA) nor any
other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any forklift. The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(8 ) shall be amended accordingly.

I. Except during a declared emergency, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor any other department, agency, board, or subdivision of the Atlasian government shall prescribe, impose, set, or enforce any vehicle speed limit on any low speed vehicle (LSV). The government of Atlasia hereby devolves all authority to set such vehicle speed limits to the Regional governments in which the vehicle is operating. 49 CFR 571.500 shall be amended accordingly.

J. Nothing in this act shall pertain to or affect the federal government's extant authority over speed limits on trains, aircraft, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or existing law or regulations related thereto.

Section 3. Enactment

A. This bill shall come into effect on January 1, 2024.

Passed 10-4-1-3 in the Atlasian Senate assembled.

- R, PPT

[OBD]

I'd like to thank the Senate for passing the OBD agenda!