Unless a different limit is posted, what is the speed limit in New York City?

• A.30 mph
• B.25 mph
• C.35 mph
• D.20 mph

Why

The speed limit throughout New York City is 25 mph unless signs post a different limit. City streets carry heavy pedestrian traffic, so the lower limit applies citywide.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-022).

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