Illinois speed limit hike goes to Gov. Quinn

by Brian Costin The Illinois House voted by an 85-30 margin to raise the state’s speed limits today. Previously, the bill was approved in the Senate by a 41-6 margin. If Gov. Pat Quinn signs this legislation, the speed limit on tollways and interstates would be raised to 70 mph, up from 65 mph. The maximum speed limit...

by Brian Costin

The Illinois House voted by an 85-30 margin to raise the state’s speed limits today. Previously, the bill was approved in the Senate by a 41-6 margin.

If Gov. Pat Quinn signs this legislation, the speed limit on tollways and interstates would be raised to 70 mph, up from 65 mph. The maximum speed limit on other highways, roads and streets would be increased to 65 mph, up from 55 mph.

Quinn has been noncommittal on raising the speed limit.

Currently, Illinois has one of the lowest speed rates in the country.