Was CT the first state in US to enact a motor vehicle speed limit?

Was CT the first state in US to enact a motor vehicle speed limit?

Yes. Connecticut holds the distinction of being the first state in the United States to pass a motor vehicle speed limit law.  On May 21, 1901, the state enacted “An Act Regulating the Speed of Motor Vehicles,” setting limits of 12 mph in cities and 15 mph on country roads. Drivers were also required to slow down or even stop if they encountered horse-drawn carriages. Those who ignored the law faced fines of up to $200, a steep penalty for the e…