Bill > S01891

This bill establishes a demonstration program in New York City that allows the Department of Sanitation to use photo devices on street cleaning vehicles to enforce street cleaning parking rules. Under this program, vehicle owners can be held liable for parking violations captured by these devices, with a maximum fine of $50 per violation and an additional $25 for failing to respond to a notice of liability. The bill includes several key provisions: warning notices will be issued during the first 60 days of implementation, the photo devices must be mounted outwardly and cannot capture images of drivers or passengers, and the images can only be used for adjudicating violations. Vehicle owners have some defenses, such as if the vehicle was reported stolen or if the operator was using the vehicle without the owner's consent. The city's Department of Sanitation must submit biennial reports to state officials detailing the program's implementation and outcomes. The demonstration program will expire on July 1, 2030, and the bill includes various amendments to existing laws to accommodate this new enforcement mechanism.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1891