Bill > S09312

This bill establishes a temporary reduced speed limit of 45 miles per hour on the New York State Thruway, known as The Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway, when snow and ice accumulation reaches or exceeds three inches and has not been fully cleared, or when the New York State Thruway Authority and the Department of Transportation determine conditions are unsafe at the normal 65 mph limit but do not warrant a full closure. This reduced speed limit will remain in effect until safe conditions are restored and jointly certified by both entities. Violating this temporary speed limit will result in a $250 fine and four points added to the violator's driving record, in addition to any penalties for reckless driving or other traffic violations. Furthermore, the bill mandates that instruction on winter weather driving safety, covering topics like braking distances, visibility, skids, and understanding temporary reduced speed limits, become a required part of the pre-licensing driver education course for all new drivers. The Thruway Authority will also be required to notify drivers of these temporary speed limits through various means, including variable message signs and the authority's website and mobile app.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9312