Bill > S07669

This bill allows villages located in counties with a population between 1 million and 1.53 million to establish a demonstration program that imposes monetary penalties on vehicle owners when their vehicle fails to stop at a stop sign, as captured by a photo monitoring system. The program enables villages to install stationary or mobile stop sign cameras that can capture violations, with a maximum fine of $50 per violation and an additional $25 for failing to respond to the initial notice. The bill includes several key provisions: the photo monitoring system must try to avoid capturing identifying images of drivers or passengers, owners can contest liability (such as in cases of vehicle theft), the violation will not be considered a criminal conviction or affect driving records, and the village must submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the program's results, including accident data, number of violations, fines collected, and program expenses. The bill, known as the "Protect Our Pedestrians (POP) Act", is designed to improve traffic safety by creating a mechanism to enforce stop sign compliance through technological monitoring and financial penalties.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7669