Bill > S07500

This bill authorizes the city of Peekskill to establish a demonstration program for traffic signal photo violation monitoring, allowing the city to install cameras at up to nine intersections to automatically capture images of vehicles running red lights. Under the program, vehicle owners can be held financially liable for traffic signal violations, with fines not exceeding $50 per violation and potentially an additional $25 for failing to respond to the initial notice. The bill includes several key provisions to protect privacy, such as requiring that camera images not identify drivers or passengers when possible. The system will send notices of liability by mail, and owners have defenses available, such as proving the vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation. Rental car companies can avoid liability by providing the name of the vehicle's lessee within 37 days of receiving a notice. The city must submit annual reports detailing the program's impact, including information about accidents, violations, and revenue generated. The program is a temporary demonstration that will expire on December 1, 2030, and the bill also amends public officers law to allow these photographic records to be considered public records. The goal appears to be improving traffic safety and enforcement in Peekskill through technological monitoring.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7500