Senate slams brakes on speed limit increase for Florida highways, but the House keeps it alive

The Senate approved a transportation bill but nixed language increasing highway speed limits with a last-minute amendment.

Senate legislation previously called for the maximum speed limit on limited access highways to jump from 70 miles per hour to 75 mph. It also would increase speed limits on certain other highways from 65 to 70mph.

The House version maintains that language. It has cleared all committees and awaits a House vote. Time is ticking, with Session set to end no later than May 2, and it’s not clear whether the Senate would accept the House version with the increased speed limits.

– Jacob Ogles, Florida Politics