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NY S07194

NY S07194
Authorizes the village of Round Lake, county of Saratoga to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to stop for a stop sign in such village.


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
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 owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with stop signs in the village of Round Lake, county of Saratoga; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the village of Round Lake in Saratoga County to establish a demonstration program that imposes monetary liability on vehicle owners when their vehicle fails to stop at a stop sign, even if the owner was not driving at the time. The program allows the village to install stop sign photo violation monitoring devices at up to five intersections, which will automatically capture photographic evidence of stop sign violations. Vehicle owners can be fined up to $50 for each violation, with an additional $25 penalty for not responding to the notice of liability. The bill includes several important protections: the photos will not intentionally identify the driver or passengers, the violation will not be considered a criminal conviction, and owners will not have the violation added to their driving record or insurance. The bill also provides defenses for vehicle owners, such as if the vehicle was reported stolen. The village must submit an annual report to state officials detailing the program's results, including accident statistics, number of violations, fines collected, and program expenses. The demonstration program will expire after five years, allowing lawmakers to evaluate its effectiveness.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 04/03/2025)

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