Bill > A08119

This bill establishes a speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Mount Kisco, New York, that allows the village to install up to eight photo speed violation monitoring systems in selected speed zones. The program enables the village to impose monetary penalties on vehicle owners when their vehicles are caught traveling more than ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit, as captured by automated camera systems. The bill outlines detailed requirements for the photo speed violation monitoring systems, including mandatory self-tests, annual calibration checks, and privacy protections to minimize identifying information about drivers or vehicle occupants. The program will impose graduated fines for violations, starting at $50 for a first offense and increasing to $100 for third and subsequent violations within an 18-month period. The village must conduct and submit annual reports to state officials detailing the program's operations, including crash data, violation statistics, and financial information. The demonstration program is set to expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill includes provisions to ensure that the camera systems are used responsibly, such as requiring advance warning signs and limiting the use of captured images strictly to liability determination. Vehicle owners have potential defenses to liability, such as proving the vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation, and the penalties will not be considered criminal convictions or affect insurance records.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8119