Alaska § 19.10.072 - Procedures for determination of speed limits and zones.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 19.10.072 — Procedures for determination of speed limits and zones., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.10.072. Procedures for determination of speed limits and zones.
(a) In determining safe speed limits and safe speed zones, the department shall consider the following factors in the order of priority listed: (1) neighborhood safety, including the presence of children and pedestrian traffic;
(2) the presence of schools, houses, parks, and crosswalks;
(3) the presence of driveways, parked vehicles, and multiple turn locations;
(4) that speed at which safe and prudent drivers could pass through the speed zone; and
(5) the effectiveness of local enforcement of the speed zone.
(b) In determining safe speed limits and safe speed zones within a municipality, the department shall consult with that municipality. In determining safe speed limits and safe speed zones on highways and other roadways under its jurisdiction, the department shall also consult with community councils or other community organizations in the affected area if the community councils or other community organizations request in writing to participate in the determination. The department shall provide notice and opportunity for a hearing before establishing a speed limit or speed zone other than as recommended by a municipality, community council, or other community organization.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 19.10.072 cover?
Section 19.10.072 ("Procedures for determination of speed limits and zones.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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