New Speed Camera Pilot Program Coming to Ulster County
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new speed camera pilot program in select school zones across Ulster County, NY.
Governor Kathy Hochul made history this week as she signed legislation to increase road safety across New York State by extending existing red light camera programs, establishing a new red light camera program in the Hudson Valley, and giving the City of Kingston, NY the "green light" on a speed camera pilot program in select school zones.
New York Governor Makes History
At a press conference Wednesday Gov. Hochul announced that she was ready to sign 11 "bills" into legislation to maintain traffic safety and protect New Yorkers across the state saying,
"Today I am extending the authorization of programs across New York and establishing an additional program to maintain our progress on traffic safety while creating new protections for school-aged children on the road."
School Zone Speed Cameras Coming to Kingston, New York
One part of the legislative package includes "Legislation S.8607A/A.9359A", which now authorizes the City of Kingston to establish a speed camera program.
The first of its kind in the Hudson Valley, the speed camera program will give Kingston the ability to install speed cameras at up to three school zones within the district in an effort to protect children on their way to and from school and hold reckless drivers accountable.
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New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, a proud sponsor of this bill expressed happiness with it being signed Wednesday saying,
"I’m proud to sponsor this legislation allowing the City of Kingston to launch a speed camera pilot program in select school zones to better protect our residents. Tragically, we’ve lost too many lives in Ulster County to traffic-related accidents, and this new law is a critical measure that will help make our streets safer within Kingston school zones."
The locations of the speed cameras or when they will be installed have yet to be determined. When that information becomes available we will update this article.
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