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New YorkS 76782025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Shelley Mayer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

White Plains can use school cameras

The law lets White Plains run speed cameras in up to three school speed zones at once. Each zone can cover up to 1,320 feet along a road next to a school building or entrance. Cameras can enforce posted limits on school days during school hours and one hour before and after school. They can also operate during student activities and up to 30 minutes before and after them. The city must consider speed data, crash history, and road layout when choosing locations, and post warning signs. Trained operators must keep daily setup logs; cameras must pass daily self-tests and yearly checks by an independent lab. Equipment purchases and leases must follow state procurement rules. If the city adopts the program, it must report to the Governor and legislative leaders on the effective date and annually afterward. Reports must cover camera locations, notices, crashes, speed ranges, fines, revenue, expenses, case outcomes, and system performance. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment and expires December 31, 2030; the city can adopt rules before it starts.

Camera privacy protections limit public access

When practical, White Plains must use camera technology that avoids identifying drivers, passengers, or vehicle contents. Images are generally limited to deciding the related camera ticket, not discovery or use in other cases. Owners and drivers can inspect and copy images while the city keeps them. Images must be destroyed after the case is finally resolved or one year after the notice, whichever is later. Limited criminal exceptions allow disclosure under specified warrant or subpoena requirements and reasonable-cause findings. Lawfully obtained images can also be used in criminal proceedings when otherwise admissible. The law exempts program images from public-records disclosure, limiting public access while protecting people captured by cameras. That exemption begins 30 days after enactment and expires December 31, 2030.

Vehicle owners face fines with protections

Under a city-run program, vehicle owners face fines for speeds more than 10 miles per hour above the posted limit. The vehicle must be used with the owner's permission in a school zone during allowed camera hours. Fines cannot exceed $50 per violation, with up to $25 more for failing to respond on time. These civil penalties are not criminal convictions and cannot affect driving records or be used for motor vehicle insurance. No owner penalty applies when the driver has already been convicted of the same underlying speeding violation. Defenses include camera malfunction, use without consent, or a vehicle or plate reported stolen before the violation and still unrecovered. Qualifying lessors can avoid liability by filing before the violation and supplying the renter's required details within 37 days after receiving notice. Owners retain rights to seek repayment from responsible drivers, and other existing driver liability remains in place. Notices must arrive by first-class mail, identify the vehicle and alleged violation, provide supporting evidence, and explain challenges and defaults. The White Plains Parking Violations Bureau handles disputes, where owners can inspect images and sworn technician certificates. Cameras must produce at least two dated and timed rear-view images with a fixed reference object and record vehicle registration, location, and camera identification. The city must keep signed calibration certificates and daily setup logs until related cases are finally resolved.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shelley Mayer

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 183 • No: 33

House vote • 6/16/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 114 • No: 30

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 57 • No: 2

committee vote • 5/13/2025

Transportation Committee Vote

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.485

    10/27/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    10/24/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/16/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/16/2025House

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/16/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.821

    6/16/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8166A

    6/16/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    6/11/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/11/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/11/2025Senate

  11. HOME RULE REQUEST

    6/11/2025Senate

  12. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    5/15/2025Senate

  13. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    5/14/2025Senate

  14. AMENDED 7678A

    5/14/2025Senate

  15. 1ST REPORT CAL.1077

    5/13/2025Senate

  16. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    4/29/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    5/14/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    4/29/2025

    PDF

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