Bill > A01615

This bill amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to modify how speed limits can be set in cities, villages, and towns across New York State. Specifically, the bill removes a previous requirement that speed limit changes must be certified by a licensed professional engineer specializing in traffic operations and must strictly adhere to engineering considerations outlined in the state's traffic control devices manual. This change gives local governments (city councils, village boards, and town boards) more flexibility in establishing speed limits within their jurisdictions. The bill maintains existing restrictions that speed limits cannot generally be set lower than 25 miles per hour, with some exceptions like school zones (where limits can go as low as 15 miles per hour) and specific communities like Long Beach and Hempstead. The bill, known as the "area speed limits act," allows local governments to adjust speed limits based on local needs and conditions without requiring formal professional traffic engineering certification, potentially making it easier to implement local traffic safety measures.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1615