New York S00544 allows town boards to set speed limits on local roads outside villages.

New York S00544 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow town boards of towns with populations under 50,000, excluding suburban towns, to establish speed limits on local roads outside villages. These limits must be lower than the statutory 55 mph maximum and not less than 25 mph, except for school zones where limits can be as low as 15 mph for up to 1,320 feet. The changes take effect 180 days after the law is enacted.

New York S00544 allows town boards to set speed limits on local roads outside villages.

New York S00544 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow town boards of towns with populations under 50,000, excluding suburban towns, to establish speed limits on local roads outside villages. These limits must be lower than the statutory 55 mph maximum and not less than 25 mph, except for school zones where limits can be as low as 15 mph for up to 1,320 feet. The changes take effect 180 days after the law is enacted.