Bill > A07997

This bill permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York City to enforce license plate obstruction, concealment, and distortion violations, and extends the existing provisions for speed cameras in school zones. Specifically, the bill modifies existing traffic law to allow photo speed monitoring systems to capture and report instances where license plates are deliberately obscured or altered, which previously could not be used as evidence. The bill requires the city to issue notices of liability for such violations and includes provisions for how these violations will be processed through the parking violations bureau. It also extends the demonstration program for school zone speed cameras until July 1, 2030, and requires detailed annual reporting on the program's effectiveness, including the number of violations, types of incidents, and revenue generated. The bill ensures that the images captured by these systems are used only for the specific purpose of enforcing traffic violations and have strict privacy protections. Importantly, the bill maintains that these violations are not considered criminal convictions and will not affect a driver's insurance or driving record, treating them as administrative infractions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7997