State v. Padley

The defendant was arrested on November 17, 1974, for driving in excess of 55 miles per hour on a freeway. At the time of her arrest sections 39-662 and 39-662.01, R. S. Supp., 1974, were in effect. She contends that these statutes are unconstitutional as an unauthorized delegation of power to the President of the United States, and as having been passed as the result of federal pressure. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

Newton, J.

Section 39-662 fixes highway speeds at a maximum of 55 miles per hour and then provides that when the President terminates the Emergency Highway Energy…