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The first speeding law

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seniorjudge

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What is the name of your state? Connecticut

May 21, 1901

First speed limit law is enacted

Connecticut became the first state to enact a speeding-driver law. The State General Assembly passed a bill submitted by Representative Robert Woodruff that stipulated the speed of all motor vehicles should not exceed 12 mph on country highways and eight mph within city limits.





And I’m pretty sure on May 22, 1901, the first driver said “…If I get stopped, I’ll just tell him I have to go to the bathroom!”
 


FlyingRon

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If you'll check the archives on this board for June 12, 1901, you'll find Hey There's great grand daddy popped up with instructions on how to fight it.
 
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