Board seeks school‑district support while state timing constrains speed‑camera rollout
The supervisor asked for school board letters supporting a pilot school‑zone speed camera program; legislative staff said a school‑zone speed camera bill could be introduced but installation is contingent on red‑light camera deployment and DOT permitting for state roads, so town roads may be prioritized for quicker implementation.
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Supervisor (speaker 1) told the board she has been seeking letters of support from school districts for a pilot speed‑camera program and asked what steps remain to obtain legislative authorization. Perry (speaker 15) said sponsors in Albany are comfortable introducing a school‑zone speed‑camera bill once red‑light cameras are installed, but noted that state roads would require permitting from the New York State Department of Transportation and so would take longer to implement.
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