05-03-2025
Proposal would use cameras to ticket double parking in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A proposed pilot program aims to crack down on various curb violations, including drivers who double park in New York City. The program would use cameras to issue automatic tickets.
Assemblymember Steven Raga has proposed a $35 million pilot program that would install 150 cameras across the city.
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The cameras would issue automatic tickets for drivers who park illegally, including those who double park, stop in restricted areas and idle in crosswalks.
'This is another way to use the technology we have and tools to make New Yorkers safer,' Raga said.
The fines would range from $50 for the first violation to $250 for the fifth infraction and any others in the year. Raga said he would work with the Department of Transportation to put the cameras in areas with high levels of traffic, violations or fatalities.
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'We're not adding more restrictions, more rules, or punitive measures. We're just trying to reinforce the current traffic rules of New York City,' Raga said.
The bill is being amended to give people a 5-minute grace period.
The assemblymember is pushing to have the money for the program earmarked in this year's state budget. If it's not approved, he will move the bill forward in the legislative process.
The Department of Transportation supports the crackdown.
'While we are reviewing this legislation, NYC DOT supports expanding the use of automated enforcement to uphold the city's parking regulations, which are essential to keeping streets clear, reducing traffic congestion, and protecting New Yorkers on our roads,' the Department of Transportation said.
Brooklyn state Sen. Simcha Felder is against the cameras. He wants to see legislative change where drivers would receive points on their licenses for illegally parking.
'This is another tax on New Yorkers,' Felder said. 'When you get points on your license, you don't do it again.'
Some drivers support the proposed program. Others are against it.
'Disabled people can't just park anywhere we want, so why can they just park wherever they want?' said Astoria resident Elias Tsahirides. 'Get rid of congestion pricing and do that.'
'You have automated systems taking over judgment calls that really should be by humans,' said Astoria resident Rudolph Sanchez. 'It's going to make it harder to breathe in the city. Already we have so many taxes, especially with the tolls.'
If the money for the project is approved in this budget, the program could go into effect as early as spring 2026.
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