Bill > A02388

This bill provides cities, towns, and villages in New York with the authority to establish their own local speed limits on local highways, with some important constraints. Specifically, municipalities can now create speed limits lower than the standard 55 miles per hour state maximum, but these new limits cannot be less than 25 miles per hour on most roads. The bill allows an exception for school zones, where speed limits can be reduced to as low as 15 miles per hour for a distance of up to 1,320 feet near school buildings, entrances, or exits. This legislation gives local governments more flexibility to regulate traffic speeds in their jurisdictions, allowing them to adjust speed limits based on local road conditions, pedestrian safety, and community needs. The speed limit modifications are restricted to local roads and do not apply to state or county highways maintained by transportation departments. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2388