N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21 § 103.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 103.2 - Speed limits

The maximum speed limit on the Thruway system is 65 miles per hour except:

(a) from milepost NE-3.54 to milepost NE-15.01, for trucks only, 50 miles per hour;

(b) as otherwise posted; and

(c) electronic toll collection:

(1) Speeds.

(i) speed limits on travel through toll booth lanes dedicated for electronic toll collection shall be as posted; and

(ii) speed limits for electronic to toll collection at highway speed shall be the maximum speed limit on the Thruway system unless otherwise posted.

(2) Offenses. If a vehicle equipped with an electronic toll collection device passes through a toll booth lane dedicated for electronic toll collection at a speed in excess of the posted limit, the electronic toll collection account may, at the authority's discretion, be subject to the following:

(i) a warning advising that any further offenses may result in suspension of the account;

(ii) account suspension for up to 180 days; or

(iii) account revocation.

A written notice will be sent to the account holder advising of the action taken.

(3) Appeal process. An electronic toll collection account holder may submit a written appeal of an account suspension or revocation to the authority within 10 business days of the date of the notice. Such suspension or revocation will be held in abeyance pending resolution of the appeal.

(i) The authority will review the appeal within 20 business days of receipt and advise the account holder of the authority's decision.

(ii) When an account is revoked, the account balance and tag deposit will be returned to the account holder in accordance with the account terms and conditions.

(iii) An electronic toll collection account holder may not open a new account until the end of any suspension/revocation.

(4) General. Notwithstanding these provisions, all motorists are subject to arrest for violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law or the Thruway Authority's rules and regulations (e.g., reckless driving, speed too fast for conditions, etc.).

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 21 § 103.2