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John, Metric signage is already permitted on U.S. roads. It did take an act of Congress back in 1993. Ironically, it’s the one area of metrication that the U.S. is ahead of the U.K. Although there are very few metric road signs in the U.S., no one can complain that they are illegal like the BWMA does in Britian.
As for the UPLR, I do not know what New York’s or Alabama’s status is. Keep in mind that the UPLR is not a law rather it is a model law that can be used as a basis for a state to make legislation. Some states through legislation automatically adopt the changes to the UPLR while other states go through a process to create or amend laws based on the UPLR. Still other states make changes to the administrative code to handle these issues. New Jersey is a case where it would be handled through the administrative code rather than legislation. The Department of Commerce would publish a new rule that would then be subject to public input. After hearings and a certain amount of time, the rule would then be adopted, changed or rejected. Once adopted, it becomes part of the administrative code and has the full force of law.
Phil
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HelloCan anyone tell me if New York and Alabama are any closer to adopting the UPLR? I know as of late 2003 they were still thinking about it. I know i asked this question some months ago but can't remember the answer. Would it take an act of congress to allow metric speed and distance signs on American roads? John Mercer. |
- [USMA:30627] UPLR john mercer
- [USMA:30628] RE: UPLR Phil Chernack
