Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10564: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Yonkers

This bill authorizes the city of Yonkers to install and operate a demonstration program of cameras that issue fines to vehicle owners for speeding in school zones. The program would allow the city to place up to 25 cameras in specific zones during school hours, including times before and after school and during student activities. To ensure accuracy and privacy, the bill requires regular equipment testing, independent calibration checks, and mandates that images generally exclude the driver or passengers unless reasonable efforts to do so fail. Additionally, the bill restricts how these images can be used, limiting them primarily to issuing liability notices and allowing access only to vehicle owners or through specific legal processes like search warrants. The authorization for this program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by installing speed cameras in school zones to reduce speeding and protect students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10196: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Amsterdam

This bill authorizes the city of Amsterdam to run a demonstration program using speed cameras in up to five school zones to hold vehicle owners financially liable for speeding violations committed by drivers. The program would only operate during specific times, such as school hours and student activities, and requires strict safety measures including regular equipment calibration, operator training, and clear advance warning signs for drivers. To protect privacy, the bill mandates that images taken by these cameras generally exclude the driver and passengers, and it restricts access to these photos primarily to the city, the vehicle owner, and law enforcement under specific legal conditions. The authorization for this pilot program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones to deter speeding and protect students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10455: 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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances traffic safety through owner liability for violations, promoting safer transportation practices in Ithaca.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9528: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Ithaca

This bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially responsible for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones, with strict rules requiring annual calibration, operator training, and advance public signage. Images captured by the cameras would generally not identify drivers or passengers and would be destroyed after legal cases are resolved, with limited exceptions for law enforcement investigations. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by implementing speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold violators accountable, supporting public safety and criminal justice enforcement.65% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school safety through speed cameras, protecting students and enhancing educational environment75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones, strengthening enforcement of speed limits and protecting pedestrians.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10722: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor

Extends provisions of law permitting adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by extending liability for traffic signal violations, which enhances transportation safety standards.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9238: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of New Rochelle

S 9238 establishes a temporary program allowing the city of New Rochelle to use photo speed cameras in school zones to issue fines to vehicle owners for speeding violations. The program permits up to three school zones at a time, with cameras active during school hours and 30 minutes before/after school or student activities. Key provisions require annual calibration checks, privacy safeguards to blur driver/vehicle details in images, and strict handling of recorded data (destruction after case resolution). The program expires December 31, 2031, and applies only to New Rochelle's school speed zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits, directly enhancing transportation safety through vehicle regulation enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

passed · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 8017: Increases the weight limits for vehicles powered primarily by electric battery power and other fuels

Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllows heavier vehicles for electric/hydrogen, facilitating adoption of alternative energy transport infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables heavier electric/hydrogen vehicles by increasing weight limits, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle adoption.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

Track

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 5941: Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs provide certain insurance coverage

Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs provide insurance coverage in amounts equal to the financial responsibility requirements set forth in section three hundred eleven of the vehicle and traffic law; removes requirements relating to requiring additional insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires peer-to-peer car sharing insurance coverage matching vehicle safety standards, enhancing transportation safety regulations under vehicle law.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 7678: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains

This bill authorizes the city of White Plains to establish a demonstration program using photo speed cameras in school zones. It allows up to three school zones to have cameras active during school hours and 30 minutes before/after, with strict requirements for calibration, operator training, and privacy protections (like blurring driver/passenger images). The program expires December 31, 2030, and mandates city signage, daily logs, and secure handling of recorded images. It directly affects drivers who exceed speed limits in designated White Plains school zones during specified times.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes school zone speed camera program to enhance road safety, directly aligning with transportation safety initiatives and regulatory standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 27, 2025

A 8227: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Peekskill

This bill allows the city of Peekskill to implement a photo enforcement program for traffic violations at traffic signals. It holds vehicle owners liable for penalties when a photo system captures a violation (like running a red light), not the driver, with notices sent directly to owners. Key provisions require photos to anonymize drivers and passengers, limit penalties to $50 per violation (plus $25 for late response), and ensure no impact on driver's license records or insurance. The program is limited to nine intersections at a time and must comply with specific privacy safeguards in photo collection.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables photo enforcement for traffic signals to improve safety, holding owners liable for violations without impacting licenses or insurance, aligning with transportation safety goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation