Bill > A10454

This bill establishes a demonstration program in the city of Ithaca allowing for the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems, commonly known as speed cameras, in school speed zones to enforce speed limits. Under this program, the owner of a vehicle will be held liable for penalties if their vehicle is caught speeding by these cameras in a school zone by more than ten miles per hour over the posted limit during school days, including the hour before and after school, and during student activities. The program is limited to a maximum of twelve school speed zones at any time, and the cameras must undergo regular testing and calibration, with signs posted to warn drivers. The bill also specifies that the images captured by these cameras are primarily for enforcing these violations and are not public records, though they can be accessed by the vehicle owner and used in specific legal proceedings. This program is set to expire on December 31, 2030.