Bill > A08166

This bill establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains that allows the city to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems in up to three school speed zones. The program enables the city to impose monetary liability on vehicle owners when their vehicles are caught traveling more than 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit in designated school speed zones during specific times (such as school hours, one hour before and after school, and during student activities). The system will use cameras to capture images of speeding vehicles, and owners will be liable for fines up to $50 per violation, with potential additional penalties for failing to respond to notices. The bill includes detailed provisions about camera operation, including requirements for system testing, calibration, and privacy protections for recorded images. The program includes safeguards such as requiring signs warning drivers about the monitoring systems, limiting the use of captured images, and providing defenses for stolen vehicles or unauthorized vehicle use. The city is required to submit annual reports to state legislators detailing the program's outcomes, including crash data, violation statistics, and financial information. The demonstration program will expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8166