Bill > S07609

This bill provides technical corrections to the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding the adjudication of various traffic violations. Specifically, it repeals existing subdivisions and adds a new subdivision that outlines the process for adjudicating liability for vehicle owners in several specific scenarios, including: (1) violations of traffic-control signal photo monitoring systems, (2) speed limit violations through photo monitoring in various contexts (including highway work zones), (3) bus lane restriction violations, (4) toll collection regulation violations, (5) school bus-related violations, (6) gross vehicle weight and axle weight violations through weigh-in-motion systems, and (7) bus operation-related traffic regulation violations. The new provisions provide a comprehensive framework for how local authorities can impose monetary liability on vehicle owners when their vehicles are caught violating specific traffic regulations through various photo monitoring technologies. The bill aims to standardize and clarify the legal mechanisms for enforcing these types of traffic violations, ensuring a consistent approach across different types of photo-monitored traffic infractions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7609