Bill > S06710

This bill allows cities, towns, and villages in New York State to establish their own local speed limits on highways within their jurisdictions, with some specific restrictions. Under the proposed law, local governments can set speed limits lower than the state's standard fifty-five miles per hour maximum, but these new limits cannot be less than twenty-five miles per hour for regular roads. The bill also permits special school zone speed limits as low as fifteen miles per hour for a distance of up to 1,320 feet near school buildings or entrances. This provision applies only to local roads and does not include state or county highways maintained by state or county transportation departments. By granting this local control, the bill gives municipalities more flexibility to manage traffic safety in their specific communities, allowing them to adjust speed limits based on local conditions such as residential density, school proximity, or road characteristics.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6710