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OHIO TURNPIKE COMMISSION

Resolution Providing for a Uniform Speed Limit of 70 MPH

for the Entire Ohio Turnpike

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized to establish such rules, as it considers

advisable for the control and regulation of traffic on the Turnpike pursuant to the provisions of

Ohio Revised Code Section 5537.16, and pursuant to its rules has the authority to determine

what the posted speed limit shall be along the Turnpike; and

WHEREAS, the Commission desires to take those reasonable measures necessary to

encourage more traffic, including commercial motor vehicles to use the Turnpike, thereby

reducing congestion and improving safety on parallel routes; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Engineer has advised that the Turnpike was designed to safely

accommodate a speed limit of 70 MPH; and

WHEREAS, the rules of the Commission restrict heavy commercial vehicles from using

certain traffic lanes on the Turnpike, and signs along the Turnpike notify heavy commercial

vehicles of this restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED that the Commission hereby authorizes the Executive Director and Chief

Engineer to post a uniform speed limit of 70 MPH for all vehicles on the entire Turnpike

effective April 1, 2011 , and to take such additional measures as necessary in cooperation with

the Ohio State Highway Patrol to ensure the enforcement of the posted speed limit, lane

restrictions and such other provisions of state law as are necessary to ensure the safety of the

traveling public on the Turnpike.

(Resolution No. 48-2010 adopted December 20, 2010)