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NY S05646

NY S05646
Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/13/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law and the public officers law, in relation to authorizing the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program that allows the city to install photo speed violation monitoring systems in up to twenty school speed zones. The program enables the city to impose monetary liability on vehicle owners when their vehicles are caught speeding in these zones during specific times, such as school hours, one hour before and after school, and during student activities. Owners would be liable for a penalty of up to $50 if their vehicle is traveling more than ten miles per hour above the posted speed limit, as captured by an automated camera system. The bill includes detailed provisions for operating these monitoring systems, including requirements for signage, system testing, calibration, and privacy protections for recorded images. The city must submit an annual report to state leaders detailing the program's impacts, including information about violations, crashes, and financial outcomes. The demonstration program will be in effect until December 1, 2031, and the bill includes specific guidelines to ensure fair implementation, such as allowing owners to contest liability and providing exceptions for stolen vehicles. The program is designed to improve safety around schools by deterring speeding and creating accountability for vehicle owners.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

returned to senate (on 06/13/2025)

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