Work Zone Speed Cameras Could Be Coming To New York Highways

October 7, 2021 By News Staff New York State 0

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FREDONIA – Work zone speed cameras could soon be installed on highways across New York State.

The New York State Thruway Authority held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the subject.

If drivers are caught speeding on camera, that could result in a ticket.











Officials say this should improve thruway worker safety. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,844 roadside construction workers died in an on-the-job accident between 2003 and 2017; an average of 123 deaths per year.

Gov. Hochul signed a bill authorizing the cameras last month. A pilot program is going to install speed cameras in ten work zones. Locations will be determined by roadway geometry, crash history and posted speed limits.

 









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