Assembly Member Deborah Glick said: “As the original sponsor of the school speed camera legislation, I am proud to have improved this rescue programme in 2019 and again this year. By promoting safe driving at all times of the day, this proven, data-driven technology will make the roads around our schools safer and save lives. This is a great victory for road safety and could not have been achieved without the fierce advocacy of families for safe roads, transport alternatives and many more. I thank Governor Hochul for signing this important law. Currently, cameras are only allowed to operate on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., but that could soon change. “Speed cameras are an essential tool to protect all New Yorkers, from pedestrians and cyclists to TLC-licensed drivers and passengers, from traffic violence — but they can`t be effective when turned off,” said David Do, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner (TLC). and the state legislature to expand the city`s speed camera program and ensure that road users are protected from reckless drivers, regardless of the time of day. “Mobility is fundamental to making our city work for everyone,” said New York City Council member Lynn Schulman.

“In this context, we must prioritize the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by bringing together members of our community and other stakeholders in support of smart solutions to better use our roads. Using radars 24/7 is a solution that will increase safety in our communities, especially near schools where children congregate. In 2013, a five-year demonstration program allowed the use of a small number of radars near New York Schools at certain times of the day. This law was renewed and expanded in 2019, and the current extension expires on July 1, 2022. Fines remain $50 for all radar-related offences without the threat of suspension of registration. “Radars save lives. It`s as simple as that,” said New York City Council member Erik Bottcher. “The 24/7 operations will save them even more lives, and I am grateful to Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, Commissioner Rodriguez, our state colleagues, and all the advocacy and community groups who have dedicated so much time and energy to making this happen.” “Our county has unfortunately seen many injuries and deaths in recent years, and radars are saving lives,” said New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie. “I am grateful to my colleagues and Governor Hochul for implementing this change, as well as to the Mayor and the Ministry of Transportation for prioritizing safer roads for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. “Creating a viable plan that promotes road safety is critical to empowering healthier communities and taking action to save lives from preventable tragedies,” said Kevin C.

Riley, New York City Council member. “Since the start of the speed camera program, the city has held drivers more accountable for reckless driving. However, there is still a discrepancy in cases where driver leaks, fatal vehicle accidents, and injuries or casualties to pedestrians and cyclists are still prevalent in our communities. I commend Mayor Adams and NYC DOT leaders for implementing a citywide plan that improves the effectiveness of our program after Governor Hochul`s new legislation called for the installation of radars to expand radar operation to 24/7. This additional application will ensure safer roads and promote responsible driving practices at all times. Parents should not be afraid that their children will be hit by vehicles that are too fast. Seniors deserve patience and caution to achieve their goal safely. New Yorkers who use alternative means of transportation have the same right to use our roads appropriately without causing damage. Access to speed cameras 24/7 will help drivers do their part to make transportation safer for everyone, regardless of the type of trip. The city`s data shows that in December 2020, speed in places where the cameras were installed decreased by an average of 72 percent, with injuries decreasing by 14 percent. Jon Campbell reports on the New York State Capitol for WNYC and Gothamist.

Prior to that, he covered the Capitol for more than a decade for USA TODAY. He is a two-time recipient of the Walter T. Brown Memorial Award, an award given annually by alumni of the Legislative Correspondents Association for outstanding state government reporting. Jon grew up in the Buffalo area and graduated from the University of Albany. Proponents of extended hours say night and weekend operations will boost public safety, with the city`s data suggesting that many of the most serious crashes occurred at times when cameras couldn`t work before. Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York, said: “With the number of road deaths at an all-time high, especially during night hours, we are encouraged by the fact that Governor Hochul and our heads of state have taken steps to expand the radar program. Containing the crisis of road violence must be the top priority for elected officials at the city and state levels, and we thank the Governor for her leadership in combating dangerous driving and eliminating preventable deaths. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “Road safety is public safety, and speed cameras save lives – we can now use this proven tool 24/7. This Monday, we once again saw the reality of road violence in our city. If our streets are not safe, our city is not.

That`s how we protect our streets, save lives, and make New York City safer. “Speed doesn`t sleep, and now our cameras don`t sleep either,” said Shaun Abreu, a member of the New York City Council. “We know that when the radars start, the accidents come back. As chair of the council`s federal and state legislative committee, I introduced the 24-hour radar bill to save lives and make our roads safer for all. I want to thank the mayor and the governor for their achievements. “More than ever, as road deaths rise in Manhattan and New York City, we need sensible solutions, such as speed cameras in school zones, to protect New Yorkers,” said Mark Levine, president of the borough of Manhattan. “There`s no denying it. Speed cameras protect New Yorkers, and I`m thrilled that they can now be active at night when speed is most prevalent and New Yorkers are most at risk. I applaud the Mayor, the Governor, our colleagues in the state legislature, and advocates who are stepping up and driving the passage of this important bill, and I look forward to working with them and ordinary residents to continue to push for safer roads. “Our vital speed cameras have proven to slow drivers down, but we can`t use this program when reckless driving is most common: at night and on weekends. We thank Mayor Adams, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, President Heastie, Senator Gounardes, Mp.

Glick and the tireless advocates who helped us achieve this decisive victory for safe roads,” Rodriguez said in a statement. School zone radars save lives, and we have nearly a decade of data to prove it,” said New York State Assembly member Deborah J. Glick. “I am proud to have been the sponsor of the new legislation that allows this proven technology to protect our students, faculty and staff, as well as our neighbours, from speeding at any time of the day. I thank Mayor Adams for quickly implementing this life-saving change and for telling motorists that driving in schools will not be tolerated at any time. Currently, the Vehicle and Traffic Act limits the hours of operation of radars in the New York City school zone on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This Act extends the approval of the use of these cameras until July 1, 2025 and amends the Vehicles and Traffic Act to remove the limitation on opening hours. “Unfortunately, we know that reckless drivers are on our roads 24/7 – so our cameras also need to be turned on 24/7,” said Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor of Operations. “Thanks to the hard work of many people, our cameras will now be on at all times and help make our roads safer.” “I commend Mayor Adams for his ongoing focus on making streets safer for all users,” said Gale Brewer, a member of the New York City Council. “Traffic-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate, and speed is a factor in four out of five fatal accidents. Radars have proven to be an effective tool for reducing speed and must be part of a comprehensive plan to improve safety.

New York City is home to about 2,000 speed cameras in up to 750 school zones in all five boroughs. They track the speed of a vehicle and automatically charge the owner $50 if they exceed the speed limit by at least 10 miles per hour. Amy Cohen, co-founder of Families for Safe Streets, said: “Today, Governor Hochul is saving lives. Losing a loved one to terrible traffic violence is something that no other New York family should go through. The pain is indescribable. That is why we are working tirelessly to adopt policies that end road violence. 24/7 radars will prevent more innocent lives from being lost on our streets. Together with Governor Hochul, we thank Senator Gounardes, MP Glick and all of our legislative supporters for their commitment to this cause and for doing their part to make the streets of the five districts safe. “Speed cameras provide the city with another tool in the fight for road safety,” said Tiffany-Ann Taylor, vice president, transportation, Regional Plan Association (RPA).