Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Schenectady
This bill allows Schenectady to implement a photo enforcement program where vehicle owners - not drivers - are liable for red-light violations captured by cameras at up to 12 city intersections. Owners must pay a maximum $50 penalty per violation (plus $25 for late response) if the vehicle was operated with their permission, but the city must anonymize photos to avoid identifying drivers or passengers. The program includes safeguards like requiring police reports for stolen vehicles as a defense and ensuring penalties don’t affect driving records or insurance. It directly affects Schenectady vehicle owners whose cars are photographed running red lights.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
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