257.629b Reduction of maximum speed limit; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 629b. (1) The governor may reduce the maximum speed limit on a street, highway, or freeway pursuant to an executive order issued during a state of energy emergency as provided by law. (2) A person who violates a speed limit established pursuant to this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: Add. 1974, Act 28, Imd. Eff. Mar. 2, 1974 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 24, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1975 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 66, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 154, Eff. Dec. 1, 1987 Compiler's Notes: In OAG 6480, issued November 23, 1987, the Attorney General stated: 'It is my opinion, therefore, that 1987 PA 154, which fixes maximum speed limit on certain state highways, becomes effective November 29, 1987.'
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