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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)

Became Law

TRANSPORTATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Privacy limits on speed camera images

Photos and videos from the cameras are only for the city to decide cases, and for the car owner and driver. The city must destroy images when the case ends, or one year after the notice, whichever is later. These images are not public records. They can be released only with a judge’s search warrant or a judge-signed subpoena with reasonable cause.

Accuracy, signs, and bidding for cameras

Cameras must pass a self-test each day they are used. An outside lab checks and certifies each system yearly. The city must post warning or speed signs that meet national standards. Trained operators sign daily setup logs, and the city keeps those logs and certificates until cases end or systems are removed. The city must use competitive bidding when buying or leasing camera equipment.

Speed cameras in White Plains school zones

The law lets White Plains use speed cameras in school zones. Cameras can run on school days during school hours, plus one hour before and after. They also can run during student activities, and 30 minutes before and after the activity. The city can use cameras in no more than three school zones at once. The program starts 30 days after the law takes effect and ends December 31, 2030.

White Plains camera ticket rules and defenses

If your car, used with your permission, is over 10 mph above the school limit, you can be fined. Each notice is up to $50, plus up to $25 more if you do not respond. A camera notice is not a conviction, does not go on your record, and insurers cannot use it. If the vehicle is leased, the lessor is not liable if they filed required info before the violation and, within 37 days, give the lessee’s correct details. Otherwise, the lessor stays liable and the ticket does not shift. You can defend a notice by showing the car or plates were reported stolen before the violation, or the camera was malfunctioning. If you paid but were not the driver, you can sue the driver to be repaid. You contest notices at the White Plains parking violations bureau.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shelley Mayer

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 3

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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