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NY S07856
Bill
Status
10/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Squadron
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities with populations of one million or more to establish demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for speeding violations detected by photo radar systems.
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Specifically empowers New York City to install and operate a photo radar device on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn.
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Imposes owner liability limited to a maximum of $100 per violation, plus up to $25 additional penalty for failure to respond to notice, unless the vehicle operator was separately convicted of the underlying violation.
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Establishes that photo radar violations are not considered convictions, do not appear on operating records, and cannot be used for insurance purposes.
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Creates a sunset provision causing the demonstration program to expire three years after the act takes effect, though local laws adopted under the program remain in effect only until that same three-year deadline.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a photo radar demonstration program in cities of one million or more imposing civil liability upon vehicle owners for maximum speed limit violations; authorizes such program to install a photo radar device on McGuinness Boulevard in the borough of Brooklyn; provides for the repeal of such demonstration program after three years.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
10/12/2012