Speed ​​limits, laws and fines in New York

The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in New York State.

New York speed limits

65 mph: Limited freeway and interstate access

55 mph: default speed limit if no limit specified

50 mph: Maximum truck speed on the New England Highway (I-95).

45 mph: some divided roads

25-45 mph: residential areas

20 mph: designated residential "slow zone areas" in New York City

15-30 mph: school zones

New York Code at reasonable and reasonable speed

The law of maximum speed:

According to New York Motor Vehicle Code Section 1180-a, "A person shall not operate a motor vehicle at a speed that is more than reasonable and prudent under the circumstances and in view of the actual and potential hazards then existing."

Minimum speed law:

Section 1181 states: "No one may operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of traffic."

There is no legal minimum speed limit, however I-787 and I-495 have a minimum speed limit of 40 mph. New York State highway announcements advise drivers to use flashers when driving under 40 mph.

Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.

New York has an absolute speed limit law. This means that a driver cannot challenge a speeding ticket on the grounds that they were driving safely despite exceeding the speed limit. However, the driver can go to court and plead not guilty on the basis of one of the following:

• The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.

• The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.

• The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.

Speeding ticket in New York

First-time offenders may:

• Be fined up to $300

• Be sentenced to up to 15 days in prison

• Suspend license (based on a points system)

Reckless driving ticket in New York

Exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph is automatically considered reckless driving in this condition.

First-time offenders may:

• Fine from 100 to 300 dollars

• Be sentenced to up to 30 days in prison

• Suspend license (based on a points system)

Offenders may also be required to complete a driver training course.