Bill > A07109

This bill amends the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law to modify how speed limits are established on state highways. The legislation allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) and local municipalities to set maximum speed limits based on engineering and traffic investigations. For state highways outside of cities with over one million residents and on Indian reservations, the DOT can establish speed limits higher or lower than the standard 55 miles per hour limit, with a minimum of 25 miles per hour (or 15 miles per hour near schools). The bill also gives cities, villages, and suburban towns the ability to conduct their own investigations and potentially set speed limits on state highways within their jurisdictions. Previously, the process for establishing speed limits was more restrictive, and this bill provides more flexibility for local transportation authorities to adjust speed limits based on specific road conditions and safety assessments. The changes will take effect on the first of October following the bill becoming law, allowing time for implementation and preparation by relevant transportation agencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7109