New York Truck Speed Limit
No split in New York. Trucks run the same 65 mph, and 65 is as high as it gets anywhere in the state — the Thruway included (N.Y. VAT § 1180). One truck-specific catch: radar and laser detectors are banned in any truck over 18,000 pounds and any commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds (VAT § 397-a). Just having one plugged in counts as using it, $25 to $100.
How fast a truck can run in New York
No split in New York. Trucks run the same 65 mph, and 65 is as high as it gets anywhere in the state — the Thruway included (N.Y. VAT § 1180). One truck-specific catch: radar and laser detectors are banned in any truck over 18,000 pounds and any commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds (VAT § 397-a). Just having one plugged in counts as using it, $25 to $100.
Truck-specific rules and quirks
- 65 mph is the top posted limit anywhere in New York — nothing is higher, the Thruway included. Radar and laser detectors are illegal in any truck over 18,000 lb GVWR and any commercial vehicle over 10,000 lb (VAT § 397-a); just having one plugged in and operable counts as using it.
What a speeding ticket costs
Graduated speeding fines by mph over the limit, plus a mandatory state surcharge and license points. Radar/laser-detector violation is $25 to $100. Automated work-zone speed cameras are in use.
New York Truck Speed Limit FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1180. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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