Bill > S06383

This bill authorizes certain government agencies and authorities to implement a weigh-in-motion (WIM) program that uses automated technology to detect and enforce vehicle weight restrictions on their facilities. The program allows these agencies to install sensors that can automatically capture a vehicle's gross weight and axle weight, and issue liability notices to vehicle owners if their vehicles exceed weight limits by 10% or more for gross weight or 20% or more for axle weight. The covered agencies include the New York State Department of Transportation, various bridge and tunnel authorities, and the New York City Department of Transportation. The bill includes extensive privacy protections, requiring that images of vehicles do not identify drivers, that data is kept confidential and destroyed after a certain period, and that the system undergo regular calibration checks. Vehicle owners can be fined up to $3,750 per violation, though they can contest the liability or may be exempt if the vehicle was stolen or operated without their consent. During the first 60 days of implementation, agencies must send warning notices instead of liability notices to help educate vehicle operators about the new program. The bill aims to protect transportation infrastructure by deterring overweight vehicles from causing potential damage to roads and bridges.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6383