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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2022
Contact: (212) 839-4850, press@dot.nyc.gov

Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez’s Statement on the passage of 24/7 Speed Camera Legislation

NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today released the following statement on the State Legislature’s passing of legislation to renew the City’s School Zone Speed Camera program and expand hours of operation from 6am to 10pm on weekdays to 24 hours, seven days a week. The State Assembly passed legislation late Thursday night following a Senate vote earlier in the week.

“Our life-saving speed cameras have proven to slow drivers down – but we can’t operate this program when reckless driving occurs the most: overnight and on weekends. We thank Mayor Adams, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Heastie, Senator Gounardes, Assembly Member Glick, and the tireless advocates who have helped us secure this crucial victory for safe streets. We are using every resource available, from enforcement to street redesigns, to curb senseless traffic violence and we look forward to the Governor’s bill signing.”

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