Bill > A07490

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to address the duration of yellow or amber traffic signals in communities that use photo monitoring instruments (cameras built into red signal lights that capture photographic or video evidence of traffic violations). Specifically, the bill requires that in such communities, yellow or amber traffic signals must have uniform duration periods, meaning the time these signals are displayed before turning red must be consistent across all traffic-control devices in the community. The bill defines a "photo monitoring instrument" as cameras integrated into traffic signal lights that can capture photographic, video, or other recorded images. The purpose appears to be creating predictability and fairness in traffic signal timing for drivers in communities using automated traffic enforcement technology, potentially reducing the likelihood of drivers being unexpectedly caught by red-light cameras due to inconsistent signal timing. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7490