Speed limit on 2-lane highways could increase under bill passed by House

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 286

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Two-lane state highways could see speed limits rise from 55 to 60 miles per hour under a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa House.

Senate File 378, passed 76-16, would increase the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic zones, while keeping in place other limits, like the 25 mph limit in residential and school districts. The measure was amended in the House to make changes to penalties for breaking the speed limit to …

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