Bill > A08498

This bill allows villages located in counties with a population between 1 million and 1.53 million to establish a demonstration program for stop sign enforcement using photo monitoring systems. Under this program, vehicle owners can be held financially responsible for up to $50 if their vehicle fails to stop at a stop sign, even if they were not the driver. The bill mandates that photo monitoring systems attempt to avoid capturing images of drivers or passengers, and provides specific guidelines for issuing and contesting liability notices. Owners will receive a mailed notice of violation, and while the penalty will not be considered a driving conviction or affect insurance rates, they can contest the ticket or seek indemnification from the actual driver. Vehicle owners have a defense if their vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation. Villages implementing this program must submit annual reports to state leadership detailing the program's impact, including accident data, number of violations, revenue generated, and program expenses. The bill, known as the "Protect Our Pedestrians (POP) Act", will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8498