New York A01973 allows non-public schools to apply for school zone speed limits on roads near their locations.

New York A01973 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow non-public schools to apply for school zone speed limits on roads near their locations. The bill permits cities and villages to establish speed limits lower than the statutory maximum of 55 miles per hour, with a minimum limit of 25 miles per hour, except for school zones where limits can be as low as 15 miles per hour for up to 1,320 feet. The bill also includes provisions for establishing speed limits in specific cities and requires certification by a licensed professional engineer specializing in traffic operations.

New York A01973 allows non-public schools to apply for school zone speed limits on roads near their locations.

New York A01973 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow non-public schools to apply for school zone speed limits on roads near their locations. The bill permits cities and villages to establish speed limits lower than the statutory maximum of 55 miles per hour, with a minimum limit of 25 miles per hour, except for school zones where limits can be as low as 15 miles per hour for up to 1,320 feet. The bill also includes provisions for establishing speed limits in specific cities and requires certification by a licensed professional engineer specializing in traffic operations.