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NY S08597
Bill
Status
5/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Removes the cap of "up to ten routes" on bus rapid transit program routes eligible for automated bus lane enforcement in New York City.
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Increases bus lane violation penalties from $115 to $100 for first offense, $125 for second offense within 12 months, $175 for third offense, $250 for fourth offense, and $350 for each subsequent offense within 12 months.
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Increases traffic light camera violation penalties from $50 to $100 for first offense, with a graduated schedule matching bus lane penalties ($125, $175, $250, $350) for repeat offenses within 12 months.
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Removes the cap of 150 intersections for traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices in New York City, allowing unlimited installation.
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Directs all revenue from bus lane and traffic light camera violations to be deposited quarterly into the general transportation account of the New York City transportation assistance fund and eliminates sunset provisions on the enforcement programs.
Legislative Description
Removes caps on automated enforcement cameras for bus lanes and traffic lights in the city of New York, increases penalties and creates a graduated schedule of fines for repeat offenders, and directs that fines be deposited in the general transportation account of the New York city transportation assistance fund.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
5/10/2018