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Missouri Senate Passes Bill to Increase Rural Speed Limits

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:10 AM

The Missouri Senate has approved SB 1408, a bill that would raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Proponents of the legislation argue the change would align Missouri with neighboring states like Kansas and Arkansas while reflecting improvements in modern vehicle safety and road conditions.…

The Missouri Senate has approved SB 1408, a bill that would raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Proponents of the legislation argue the change would align Missouri with neighboring states like Kansas and Arkansas while reflecting improvements in modern vehicle safety and road conditions. However, Missouri Department of Transportation officials have expressed concerns, suggesting that higher speed limits could lead to an increase in traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.

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