NY State — NY Vehicle and Traffic Law

§ 1652 — Special speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures

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§ 1652. Special speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures.

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§ 1652 Special speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures

VTL § 1652

The county superintendent of highways of a county may determine the maximum speed which may be maintained without structural damage to bridges and elevated structures that are a part of any county road in such county and, if such maximum speed is lower than the maximum speed limit otherwise applicable, may by order, rule or regulation establish such lower maximum speed limit at which vehicles may proceed on such bridge or structure.

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