Bill > S09528

This bill establishes a demonstration program in the city of Ithaca to allow for the use of school speed zone cameras, which will be in effect until December 31, 2030. These cameras, known as "photo speed violation monitoring systems," can be installed in up to twelve school speed zones and will capture images of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit by more than ten miles per hour during school days, school hours, and for a period before and after school activities. The owner of the vehicle, rather than the driver, will be held liable for these violations, with penalties not exceeding fifty dollars per violation, unless the vehicle was reported stolen or the driver has already been convicted of the underlying speeding offense. The bill also specifies requirements for the calibration and operation of these cameras, outlines how the captured images can be used and protected, and mandates that the city of Ithaca conduct a study and submit annual reports on the program's effectiveness, including data on crashes, violations, and revenue generated. Additionally, the bill amends the public officers law to exempt these camera images from public disclosure, with specific exceptions for legal proceedings.