Bill > A07669

This bill establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady that allows the city to install and operate up to 20 photo speed violation monitoring systems within school speed zones. The program will impose monetary penalties on vehicle owners when their vehicles are captured exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour during specified times around school hours and student activities. The photo monitoring systems must be carefully calibrated, undergo annual testing, and are designed to capture images of the vehicle's rear license plate while avoiding identifying specific individuals. Vehicle owners can be fined up to $50 per violation, with an additional potential $25 penalty for failing to respond to a notice of liability. The program includes several important protections, such as allowing owners to contest tickets, providing a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen, and preventing the violation from affecting the owner's driving record or insurance. The city is required to submit annual reports to state officials detailing the program's outcomes, including information about speed violations, crashes, and program revenues. The demonstration program will automatically expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill is designed to provide a temporary opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of speed enforcement technology in school zones.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7669