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N.Y. Legislature Passes Bill to Expand School Zone Speed Cameras

ALBANY, N.Y — The Democrat-controlled state Legislature has passed legislation aimed at improving pedestrian safety in New York City school zones by adding hundreds of traffic surveillance cameras designed to catch speeders. The Assembly and Senate on Tuesday easily passed …

Speed Cameras Endorsed by Nassau County Officials

Officials in Long Island’s Nassau County have formally asked for state permission to install up to 56 speed cameras in school zones. The County Legislature unanimously supported the speed camera resolution Thursday. State lawmakers have the final say on whether …

Safety is Why New York City Speed Cameras Will Appear in School Zones

State lawmakers are taking aim at lead-footed drivers in New York City and Long Island with a proposal to authorize hundreds of speed cameras in school zones, a plan touted as a way to protect pedestrians and raise money for …

Kentucky Bill seeks to Ban Cell Phone Use in School and Construction Zones

Cell phone use would be restricted in school and construction zones under a bill that has passed the Kentucky House. The measure also would double the fines for texting while driving. The House voted 62-32 Friday to send the proposal …

Long Island School Zones Could Get Speed Cameras

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants speed monitoring cameras installed in school zones on Long Island. He’s asking lawmakers to approve requests from Nassau and Suffolk counties to install cameras in school districts to combat speeding drivers. Speeding …