Notice
Notice of Canal Speed Limits: New York State Canal System
Notice to Mariners
Notice of Canal Speed Limits
New York State Canal System
August 24, 2026
Mariners are reminded to obey all posted speed limits on the Canal system. Mariners failing to obey posted speed limits are subject to enforcement action.
Please note: Guidance shared in the notice dated June 2, 2017, does not rescind the officially posted speed limits. Those guidelines were intended to supplement the posted speed limits and remind boaters of the effects of their wake, even when obeying posted speed limits.
Speed limits for the canal system may be found on the Canal Corporation’s website here: New York State Canal Map and Navigation | NYS Canals
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