Governor Signs New York City Speed Camera Legislation

May 21st, 2019

This week the Governor signed a speed camera expansion bill for New York City. A source of contention at the end of the 2018 session, the bill passed both houses in March. The bill expands significantly the school zone speed camera program from a total of 140 cameras to now a total of 750 cameras. The hours of operation of the cameras also expand from one hour before to one hour after school hours on days when schools are in session to every weekday between 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., regardless of whether or not school is in session. The bill requires the installation of signs to notify of the use of speed cameras and sets a radial distance from a school building where cameras can be located.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said:

“Ensuring students and pedestrians are protected in school zones is common sense. Speed cameras have been proven to prevent tragedies and save lives. Together with our partners in the Assembly, -and the Governor we will help ensure students are better protected by expanding speed camera usage to more areas. I applaud Senator Gounardes for his leadership on this critical issue.”