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- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing the maximum allowable speed on certain highways
Purpose of bill
Increase the allowable speed limit on certain highways from 65 MPH to 75 MPH.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivisions 2 and 3 of section 1180-a of the vehicle and traffic law, subdivision 2 as amended by chapter 309 of the laws of 2001 and subdivision 3 as amended by chapters 44 and 193 of the laws of 2003 to increase from 65 to 75 MPH as the maximum allowable speed limit on certain highways.
Justification
An effectively enforced speed limit of 75 MPH on certain highways is the more safe and practical alternative to an often ignored 65 MPH speed limit.
Prior legislative history
2003-2004: A.6498 2005-2006: A.5800
Fiscal implications for state and local government
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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