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A reader sent us this photo of a new sign put up by the state Department of Transportation near Elba Central School on Route 98.

Did the DOT worker who installed the sign read it? Notice the 22-hour window of a.m. time.

Fines are higher on school days!

Speeding in a school zone is a violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 1180-(c). On days that school is in session, speeding in a school zone costs $90-$300 for going 1 to 10 mph over the limit; $180-$600 for going 11 to 30 mph over; and $360-$1,200 for going 31+ mph over.

When asked about complying with the law as currently posted, Elba Highway Superintendent Mark Youngfleisch retorted: "You mean I have to go 25 miles an hour at 3 a.m. when I'm plowing snow? I'm sure I'm not going to go 25 miles an hour at 3 a.m. when I'm plowing snow!"

Duh.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/on-school-days-in-elba-better-watch-your-speed-for-a-really-long-time/547427#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/on-school-days-in-elba-better-watch-your-speed-for-a-really-long-time/547427 Dec 4, 2019, 3:14pm speeding in a school zone On school days in Elba, better watch your speed -- for a really long time Billie Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/2061/2019-11/sign.jpg?itok=TKCkKBCz" width="460" height="874" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>A reader sent us this photo of a new sign put up by the state Department of Transportation near Elba Central School on Route 98.</p> <p>Did the DOT worker who installed the sign&nbsp;read it?&nbsp;Notice the 22-hour window of a.m. time.</p> <p>Fines are higher on school days!</p> <p>Speeding in a school</p>