Del. Code 17, § 171 : Highways — General Provisions — Controlled-Access Highways — Declaration of policy Date: 22 Jun 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399 The General Assembly finds, determines and declares that this subchapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety and for the promotion of the general welfare. Del. C. § 171 17 Del. C. 1953, § 171; 50 Del. Laws, c. 603, § 1.;