Bill > S06414

This bill extends the authorization for a weigh-in motion (WIM) demonstration program on Interstate Route 278 in Kings County, New York, which uses automated systems to monitor and enforce vehicle weight restrictions. The program allows the City of New York to install up to 16 mobile or stationary weigh-in motion violation monitoring systems that can capture a vehicle's gross vehicle weight and axle weight. These systems can issue liability notices to vehicle owners if their trucks are traveling 10% or more above the gross vehicle weight limit or 20% or more above the axle weight limit. The bill makes several key modifications to the existing program, including changing the calibration check frequency from six months to twelve months, expanding the potential uses of the collected data for enforcement purposes, and extending the program's authorization from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2030. The systems are designed to protect driver privacy by attempting to avoid capturing images of drivers, passengers, or vehicle contents. The city must submit annual reports on the program's operations, including details about violations, revenue, and infrastructure impacts. Vehicle owners can contest liability in certain circumstances, such as if the vehicle was previously reported stolen or was being operated without the owner's consent.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6414