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NY A00485
NY A00485Establishes a demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in work zones by means of photo devices; relates to notices of liability and the adjudication of certain traffic infractions involving the use of photo monitoring devices.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the general municipal law, in relation to certain notices of liability; to repeal certain provisions of the vehicle and traffic law relating thereto; to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the public officers law, in relation to establishing a demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in work zones by means of photo devices; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill establishes a demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in work zones by means of photo devices. It relates to notices of liability and the adjudication of certain traffic infractions involving the use of photo monitoring devices.
The key provisions of the bill are:
1. It authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation and the Chair of the New York State Thruway Authority to establish a demonstration program to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems in highway construction or maintenance work areas on controlled-access highways and the Thruway.
2. It imposes monetary liability on the owners of vehicles that are used or operated in violation of the posted speed limits in these work zones, with penalties ranging from $50 to $100 for multiple violations within an 18-month period.
3. It provides for the adjudication of these violations by traffic violations bureaus or courts, and allows owners to contest the liability or claim the vehicle was stolen.
4. It requires the Commissioner and Chair to conduct studies and submit reports on the use of the photo devices and their impact on work zone safety.
5. It provides that revenue from the fines and penalties be used to supplement and not supplant current expenditures on work zone safety projects.
The bill is set to expire 5 years after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (52)
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Bill Magnarelli (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Brian Barnwell (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Ed Braunstein (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Steven Cymbrowitz (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
substituted by s4682b (on 06/07/2021)
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