Bill > S08117

This bill establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Oneida County, New York, designed to enhance school zone safety by automatically detecting and documenting speeding vehicles. Under this program, the county can install up to 31 photo speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones, which will capture images of vehicles traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit during specified times, such as school hours and immediately before and after school activities. The system will automatically send a liability notice to the vehicle's registered owner, with a maximum fine of $50 per violation. The bill includes detailed provisions to protect privacy, such as requiring that camera images not identify drivers or passengers, and mandating that images be destroyed after a certain period. Vehicle owners can contest the liability, and there are exceptions for stolen vehicles. The county must submit annual reports detailing the program's impact, including data on violations, crashes, and program expenses. The demonstration program will expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill is intended to improve school zone safety by deterring speeding through technological enforcement.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8117