NYC Red Light Cameras Are Going To Quadruple
Looks like it’s time to pump the brakes: NYC red light cameras are about to see a major expansion in NYC and across the state in neighboring suburbs.
On Wednesday, October 23rd, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will allow the state to install the cameras in roughly 600 intersections. Currently, 222 cameras have been installed at 150 intersections in the most congested city in the country.
“The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority and we know that red light camera programs are effective in protecting New Yorkers from dangerous drivers,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “Today I am extending the authorization of programs across New York and establishing an additional program to maintain our progress on traffic safety, while creating new protections for school aged children on the road.”
Statistics from the Department of Transportation reveal that “the average daily number of red light running violations issued at camera locations has declined by 73% since the program began in 1994,” indicating that this measure does make a difference. Although red light camera tickets do not result in a deduction of points on your driving record, they do result in a $50 fine, which some drivers might argue is worse than any point deduction.
We can expect to see these camera additions starting in December. Overall, it seems like it’s a good time to be a pedestrian in the city, as this measure is expected to curb drivers’ violations and jaywalking is one step closer to being legalized. But who knows? In the future, we might be using air taxis, and that will open up a whole new can of worms in the transportation department.
For now, if you’d like more information on this development, visit New York State online.
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