Red-Light Camera Revenue Drops in Suffolk County

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Now that drivers are more aware of intersections with red light cameras, Suffolk County is seeing a drop in ticket revenue.  In 2012, they reported a 24 percent drop in red-light tickets and a 10 percent drop in auto injuries at those intersections.  Suffolk and Nassau are looking for state approval to expand electronic traffic ticketing.

The annual Red Light Safety Program report provides both supporters and opponents of the cameras with information on the effectiveness of the system.  Complaints include tickets for minor infractions, such as slow-rolling right turns on red.  However, the cameras have brought in a significant revenue increase for both counties, which are struggling with tight budgets this year.  While some say the cameras were installed solely to bring in revenue, others say that they have already cut down on the number of serious automobile accidents.

Suffolk and Nassau Counties want to add speed cameras to each of the 125 Long Island public school districts.  Fines for violating these speeding zones would be $50 per ticket, plus a $30 administrative fee.  However, drivers do not receive points on their license. 

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Nassau County to Gain Revenue for Union Contracts from Speeding Cameras

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Nassau County has proposed using speeding cameras to gain revenue for new union contracts.  If the three-year wage freeze for unions is lifted, it will cost Nassau County $120 million over the course of four years.  The speeding cameras are projected to rains $57.7 million if installed in school zones. 

The Nassau office analyzed the use of speed cameras in Baltimore, Chicago and Washington, D.C. to estimate potential revenue gain.  County Comptroller George Maragos reported that the speeding camera revenue would cut the contract costs to $62.6 million through 2017.  However, the State Legislature has yet to approve the use of these cameras.  If approved, legislation would divert some of this camera revenue to villages. 

Read more about the new union agreement and speeding camera proposal in Newsday.

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NYPD Cracks Down on Speeding: Adds 200 Radar Guns to the Force

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The NYPD recently announced drastic changes that are intended to improve the quality of New York City’s traffic enforcement.  The Police Department is adding 200 radar guns throughout the city’s 77 precincts in a serious effort to crack down on speeding.  This addition more than doubles the amount of radar guns that are now used in New York City.

The new emphasis on speeding is part of Mayor de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” plan.  This effort intends to completely eliminate traffic fatalities by 2024.  There were 286 people killed in traffic related accidents in New York City last year.  According to Chief Thomas Chan, the head of the NYPD’s Transportation Bureau, officers are already being trained on how to use the radar guns.  However, some are skeptical about the new speeding enforcement effort.  Council Member Chaim Deutsch suggested at the City Council committee meeting that some cops were already overzealous in pulling over drivers in his district.

We want to remind all of our clients that they should not delay paying any speeding tickets they receive.  Failed payments can lead to points on your driver’s license and even result in license revocation.  At the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C. we are happy to offer a consultation to explain your ticket and discuss your options.  Schedule a meeting with one of our experienced traffic lawyers by calling our Garden City office at 877-881-7185.  Remember to drive safely!