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History
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Allows certain towns in the county of Monroe to establish town wide speed limits of twenty-five miles per hour
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the speed limit of the towns of Brighton, Greece, Ogden, Webster, Penfield, and Irondequoit
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to provide for safer streets in the County of Monroe by lowering certain town speed limits.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would allow certain towns in the County of Monroe to establish town wide speed limits of twenty-five miles per hour. This bill would allow the towns of Brighton, Greece, Ogden, Webster, Penfield and Irondequoit to authorize a maximum speed limit of not less than 25 mph.
Justification
This legislation would allow certain towns in the County of Monroe to set speed limits not below 25 mph. New York Sate Vehicle and Traffic Law currently prohibits setting area-wide speed limits below 30 mph, except within school zones where 15 mph is permissible. For many parts of Monroe County's streets, 30 mph is simply too fast. Local jurisdictions should be able to set more appropriate speed limits that protect children and all pedestrians. Authorizing certain towns in Monroe County to set reduced speed limits would help save lives, make the streets safer, and will decrease noise and vibration and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
Legislative history
2003-2004: S.1212 - Rules; 2005-2006: S.3060 - Local Gov't.; 2007 - 2008: S.4322-A Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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