Bill > S00466

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to implement escalating penalties for vehicles repeatedly caught by photo violation monitoring devices (traffic cameras) failing to obey traffic signals. Under the new provisions, vehicle owners would face increasing fines for multiple violations within a two-year period: $50 for the first two violations, $150 for the third violation, $250 for the fourth, $300 for the fifth, and $350 for the sixth violation. Additionally, if a vehicle is documented six times within 24 months for traffic signal violations, the vehicle's registration will be suspended for 90 days. The bill also requires that the insurance company of a vehicle with five documented violations be informed of these violations. As a safeguard, the department must notify the vehicle owner after the fourth violation, warning them about potential registration suspension and insurance company notification. The bill specifically excludes rental vehicles from these penalties. These measures aim to encourage safer driving behavior and reduce traffic signal violations by implementing progressively serious consequences for repeated infractions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S466