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What is NYC RCNY § 4-06?

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(a) Maximum speed limits and basic rule. (1) No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour except where official signs indicate a different maximum speed limit.

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Effective: 10/24/2025Last amended: 10/24/2025

§ 4-06 Speed Restrictions.

RCNY § 4-06

(a)Maximum speed limits and basic rule.

(1)No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour except where official signs indicate a different maximum speed limit.

(2)Where official signs are posted indicating a maximum speed limit, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than such maximum speed limit.

(3)[Reserved.] (b) Maximum speed limits for bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bicycles and basic rule.

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