Bill > A06104

This bill amends the New York State vehicle and traffic law to allow local school districts and municipalities to determine and establish school speed limits, which previously were primarily set by the state Department of Transportation. Under the current law, school speed limits could be set as low as 15 miles per hour for up to 1,320 feet around a school building or entrance. The bill transfers the authority to set these specific speed limits from the state to local jurisdictions, giving schools and municipalities more direct control over traffic safety in school zones. This change means that local authorities can now decide the exact speed limits that will apply on highways near schools, potentially allowing for more tailored and responsive speed regulations that reflect the specific safety needs of different school locations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, enabling local governments to quickly implement their preferred school zone speed limits.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6104