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Allows the town of Sweden, county of Monroe, to establish town wide speed limits of twenty-five miles per hour
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Bill Reilich
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the speed limit of the town of Sweden, county of Monroe
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to allow the town of Sweden, county of Monroe, to establish town wide speed limits of twenty-five miles per hour to provide safer streets in the town of Sweden.
Summary of provisions
Section 2: Amends the general municipal law to allow the town of Sweden, county of Monroe, to established town wide speed limits at not less than twenty-five miles per hour.
Justification
This legislation will allow the town of Sweden, county of Monroe to set speed limits not below 25 miles per hour. New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law currently prohibit setting area-wide speed limits below 30 miles per hour, except within school zones where 15 miles per hour is permissible. Thirty miles per hour is simply too fast for the town of Sweden. Local jurisdictions should be able to set more appropriate speed limits that protect children and all pedestrians. Authorizing the town of Sweden to set reduced speed limits will make the town's streets safer, will decrease noise and vibration levels and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Bill history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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