Bill > S05008

This bill establishes a bicycle lane safety program in New York City that allows the city to use bicycle lane photo devices to enforce restrictions on how motor vehicles use bicycle lanes. The program enables the city's transportation department to install up to 50 stationary or mobile photo devices near bicycle lanes to capture images of vehicles violating lane restrictions. Vehicle owners would be financially liable for violations, with escalating fines ranging from $50 for a first offense to $250 for subsequent offenses within a 12-month period. The bill includes strong privacy protections, such as technologies to minimize identifying details in images and restrictions on how captured information can be used. The program will issue warning notices during the first 60 days of implementation, and vehicle owners can contest liability, with a special exemption for owners of stolen vehicles. Notably, these violations will not be considered criminal convictions and will not affect driving records or insurance rates. The city is required to submit detailed biennial reports to state leadership about the program's implementation, including information about violations, revenues, and bicycle accident statistics. The program will be in effect for five years, after which it will be automatically repealed.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5008