Speed ​​cameras on the streets of New York will now work around the clock

State legislators have entered into an agreement that will extend and expand New York City's speed camera program for three years, including expanding it to 24 hours, 7 days a week. New York Post.

“We have finalized an agreement to extend the speed camera program and extend its hours of operation to 24/7,” said State Senator Andrew Gunardes (Brooklyn), who co-sponsored the new bill.

The agreement reached by legislators will extend the chambers program for three years. Prior to that, it was supposed to expire on June 30th. The new bill would allow the city's Department of Transportation to place thousands of speed cameras around schools.

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“This is a major victory for New Yorkers that will save lives and help stem the tide of road deaths that has taken too many lives. We are investing a historic $900 million in street safety. And redesign 1000 intersections across the city, but we can't do it alone. So my team and I have worked closely with our partners in Albany for several months,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Now I look forward to working with our City Council partners to keep the streets safe for New Yorkers.

In three years, the city will have to turn to Albany again. This is a partial victory for Mayor Eric Adams, who has pushed for an expansion of the program. He repeatedly suggested taking full control through the cameras, but in the end his efforts did not receive the support he had hoped for.

Camera efficiency

Cameras installed in 750 school zones have been proven to cause drivers to slow down. But the operating time of the cameras was strictly limited, so the effect was partial. According to the current program, the cameras must be turned off from 22:00 to 6:00. Now, if the new program works, they will be used around the clock. The decision will likely be finalized before the scheduled end of the state legislature on June 2, sources said.

But for New York City territory to apply, the new agreement requires the approval of the city council, whose members are divided on the issue.