Bill > S08027

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to allow the town of Hempstead in Nassau County to establish speed limits lower than 30 miles per hour on specific streets in the Lido Beach community. The bill adds two new street names, Blackheath Road and Lagoon Drive East, to the list of streets where the town can set speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour, provided that a majority of residents in the community petition the town board for such a change. These speed limit adjustments must be made in accordance with engineering considerations and factors outlined in the state's manual for uniform traffic control devices, and must be certified by a licensed professional engineer specializing in traffic operations. The bill is part of a broader provision that allows certain towns with populations over 50,000 to establish local speed limits on highways outside of villages, with some restrictions to ensure safety and community input. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8027