An Act To Reduce Maximum Speeds On Roads Close To Residences

LD 478 reduces maximum speed limits on roads within 15 feet of a residence in Maine. It sets specific speed limits: 25 mph for snowplows and snow removal equipment, 25 mph for vehicles with five or more axles, and 35 mph for all other vehicles. This applies to all public roads meeting the proximity requirement, directly affecting drivers, delivery trucks, snowplows, and residents living near these roads. The bill amends existing law to establish these lower speed limits in residential areas for safety. It does not change general speed limits elsewhere.