Bill > A00449

This bill establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady that allows the city to install up to 20 photo speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones to automatically capture and issue penalties for vehicles traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit during specific times around school hours and activities. The program requires careful implementation, including self-testing of camera systems, annual calibration checks, and trained operators who complete daily setup logs. The bill limits penalties to $50 per violation and ensures privacy protections by restricting the use of captured images. Vehicle owners will be liable for speed violations unless they can prove the vehicle was stolen or not operated with their consent. The city must submit annual reports detailing the program's impacts, including crash statistics, violation numbers, and financial information. The demonstration program is set to expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill provides specific guidelines for how captured images can be used, emphasizing their limited application to speed violation adjudication and preventing their use in other legal proceedings.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A449