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



Rule status: Adopted

Agency: DOF

Effective date: June 13, 2026

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

Printable Version of Adopted Rule Text
Amendment-of-Rules-Relating-to-Speed-Cameras-and-the-Weigh-in-Motion-Violation-Monitoring-System.pdf

External Hearing audio/video

Adopted rule summary:

Pursuant to the authority vested in the New York City Department of Finance (“DOF”) pursuant to New York City Charter §§ 1043(a) and 1504, New York City Administrative Code § 19-203 and Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) §§ 237, 385-a, and 1180-e, DOF hereby adopts rules establishing 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 establish the fines and penalty amounts 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 also amends 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.

Comments are now closed.

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