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Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1663 · Article 41. Regulation of Traffic By Towns

Special speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures

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§ 1663. Special speed limits on bridges and other elevated structures. The town board of any town may determine the maximum speed which may be maintained without structural damage to bridges and elevated structures that are a part of any town highway in such town 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 any such bridge or structure.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1663
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