Speed Cameras and the Weigh-in-Motion Violation Monitoring System

Rule status: Proposed

Agency: DOF

Comment by date: April 10, 2026

Rule Full Text
Certified-DOF-Proposed-Amendment-of-Rules-re-Speed-Cameras-and-the-Weigh-in-Motion-Violation-Monitoring-System.pdf

The New York City Department of Finance (“DOF”) is proposing rules concerning a highway construction or maintenance work area speed photo violation monitoring program to enforce state laws against exceeding posted maximum speed limits in highway construction or maintenance work areas. These rules will establish the fines and penalty for such violations, provide requirements for the notice of liability that will be sent to motorists by the certain agencies and authorize the Parking Violations Bureau (“PVB”), a division of DOF, to adjudicate allegations of liability. This rule would also amend the City’s rules regarding the Weigh-in-Motion Violation Monitoring System to clarify that the PVB will only adjudicate violations occurring within the City of New York.

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Friday Apr 10 - 11:00am EDT

Date

April 10, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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Online comments: 3

Brandon Chamberlin

I strongly support the proposed rule. New York City should deploy automated traffic enforcement to the fullest extent authorized by state law.

Comment added March 16, 2026 3:33pm
S

While I agree that vehicles should slow down in work areas, I see nothing mandating work area signage with speed restrictions posted well in advance of work areas so motorists can obey law.

Comment added March 25, 2026 12:43pm
Angel Espindola

Executive Summary
Proposal: Amendment to NYC Rules regarding 15 mph speed limits and expanded Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) enforcement.
Position: Strong Opposition.
Key Risks:
Traffic Volatility: Artificial speed floors increase “speed variance,” leading to a higher frequency of rear-end collisions and erratic driving.
Supply Chain Inflation: Reducing transit velocity to 15 mph creates a 40% efficiency loss for logistics, which will be passed on to NYC consumers as higher prices.
Environmental Degradation: Forcing vehicles to operate at 15 mph increases “stop-and-go” cycles, leading to higher fuel consumption and localized emissions compared to steady-state cruising at 25 mph.
Enforcement Inaccuracy: WIM systems are prone to “dynamic load” errors on poorly maintained NYC streets, resulting in unjust fines for the trucking industry.
Comment attachment
Memorandum_of_Opposition.docx
Comment added March 28, 2026 1:29pm

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