When can you legally exceed the posted speed limit?

Correct answer

When passing another vehicle
In an emergency
Never

Explanation

In New York State, it is illegal to exceed the speed limit even in an emergency. A few US states allow you to exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle under certain conditions, but New York State isn't one of them.

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