New York S02006 allows counties and localities to set school speed limits of at least 15 mph on roads near schools.

New York S02006 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow the Department of Transportation and county or local legislative bodies to establish school speed limits of at least 15 mph on state highways, county, or town roads passing a school building. The speed limit can be set for a distance of up to 1,320 feet. The absence of signs indicating a higher speed limit is considered evidence that the 55 mph statutory limit remains in effect.

New York S02006 allows counties and localities to set school speed limits of at least 15 mph on roads near schools.

New York S02006 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow the Department of Transportation and county or local legislative bodies to establish school speed limits of at least 15 mph on state highways, county, or town roads passing a school building. The speed limit can be set for a distance of up to 1,320 feet. The absence of signs indicating a higher speed limit is considered evidence that the 55 mph statutory limit remains in effect.