Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic light violations committed by drivers operating the vehicle with the owner's permission. The program would use photo-monitoring cameras at up to twelve intersections to capture violations, with the city required to take reasonable steps to avoid identifying drivers or passengers in the images. Owners could face fines of up to $50 per violation, plus an additional $25 if they fail to contest the charge within the specified timeframe, and the liability would not count as a criminal conviction or affect insurance records. The bill also establishes procedures for issuing notices, allowing owners to contest charges, and provides a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation.