Summary
Arizona is considering a new law, known as the RAPID Act, that would lift speed limits on some rural highways during the day. This proposal aims to create speed-free zones similar to Germany's Autobahn system. The law, if passed, would start with a trial period on a section of Interstate 8.
Key Facts
- Arizona is debating House Bill 2059, called the RAPID Act.
- The law would allow "derestricted" speed zones, with no daytime speed limits on certain rural highways.
- These speed zones would not be near cities or on highways with high accident rates.
- At night, a speed limit of 80 miles per hour would apply in these zones.
- The RAPID Act is based on a similar system once in place in Montana.
- A pilot program on a stretch of Interstate 8 will test the impact of the law.
- The pilot will include regular safety checks and public education on driving rules.
- If successful, this program might influence other states' laws.
