Bill > S05677

This bill establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady, allowing the city to install and operate up to 20 photo speed violation monitoring systems within school speed zones. The program enables the city to impose monetary penalties on vehicle owners when their vehicles are caught traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in designated school zones during specific times, such as school hours, one hour before and after school, and during student activities. The bill includes detailed provisions for camera operation, including requirements for system testing, calibration, and privacy protections for recorded images. The monitoring systems must be carefully placed based on speed data, crash history, and road geometry, and must be clearly marked with warning signs. Vehicle owners can be fined up to $50 per violation, with an additional $25 penalty for failing to respond to a notice of liability. The city is required to submit annual reports to state officials detailing the program's impact, including crash statistics, violation numbers, and financial information. The demonstration program will expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5677