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Article: DNR SETS LIMIT ON SNOWMOBILE SPEEDS CITING THE ROLE OF SPEED IN FATAL CRASHES, OFFICIALS WILL IMPOSE A NIGHTTIME 50-MPH SPEED LIMIT.(Front)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- December 7, 2000
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Facing what it calls a crisis, the state Department of Natural Resources is writing an emergency rule that will set a nighttime speed limit this winter for snowmobiles.
The Natural Resources Board on Wednesday approved setting a 50-mph speed limit for snowmobiles from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
``The emergency rule is proposed,'' according to a DNR report, ``to specifically address the immediate snowmobile fatality crisis expected for the 2000-2001 season.''
The law will go into effect Dec. 14 and be enforced for 150 days, according to agency officials. A permanent rule will be sought through the state ...