Be careful if you drive on any of these 13 roads in New York State this week: A ticket for speeding could be sent to you instantly. From now until Saturday, September 21, 2024, there are work zones where cars who speed will be automatically fined.
Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1180-E in New York says that automated speed cameras must be used in certain building zones across the state. The State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) are working together on this project, which will last for five years.
Watch out if you drive here in New York
Fines can be given to registered owners of cars found speeding in work zones on controlled-access highways by the NYSTA and NYSDOT. This means that you will be fined no matter who is driving if your car is caught speeding.
- Automatic Fines: Speeding in designated work zones will result in automatic fines.
- Enforcement Period: The program runs through September 21, 2024.
- Responsible Party: The registered owner of the vehicle will be held financially responsible for any fines, even if someone else is driving the car.
Of course, it doesn’t matter who is driving because the system that checks for speed is automatic. The person whose name is on the car’s license will get the fine, whether a family member or a friend is driving it.
To avoid these fines, be extra careful when driving on roads that are being watched through work zones. Follow the speed limits that are marked, and make sure that anyone who drives your car knows these rules. By learning about the rules of the road and driving safely, you can avoid fines and make the roads safer for everyone.
Affected Routes in New York
1. New York Route 33
Erie County: NY Route 33 over Elm Street
2. Interstate 95
Bronx County:
- I-95 S/B Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Avenue
- I-95 N/B Bruckner Expressway at Westchester Avenue
- I-95 N/B Bruckner Expressway between Country Club Road
- I-95 N/B Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Avenue
3. Parkway 907 H
Bronx County: PK-907H N/B Bronx River Parkway at Watson Avenue
4. Interstate 290
Erie County: I-290 Interstate between I-190 and NY Route 384
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5. Interstate 87
Essex County: I-87 SB over West Mill Brook; South of Exit 30
Warren County: I-87 SB between Exit 22 and Exit 23/Bridge over Route 9
It’s important to know about key areas and possible roadwork that could affect your trip when you’re driving on the freeways and interstates. We have updated the list below to include only the places in New York’s highway network that are currently being watched or being fixed. For a safe and easy trip, this knowledge is very important.
Interstate Locations in New York
Interstate 490
- Monroe County – I-490 EB at Alexander St
- Monroe County – I-490 WB at Alexander St
Interstate 495
- Nassau County – I-495 West Bound Exit 37 to Exit 48
- Queens County – I-495 E/B Long Island Expressway at Cross Island Parkway
- Suffolk County – I-495 From Wading River Road to Yaphank Ave
- Suffolk County – I-495 From Yaphank Ave to Wading River Road
Interstate 481
- Onondaga County – I-481 Near Northern interchange with I-81
Interstate 81
- Onondaga County – I-81 Near Northern interchange with I-481
- Onondaga County – I-81 Over E. Colvin Street Bridge
Interstate 678
- Queens County – I-678 N/B Van Wyck Expressway at Hillside Avenue
Interstate 88
Maintenance and roadwork are important for keeping our roads safe and working well. The San Francisco Road Crew has been working hard lately to fix potholes that were made by all the rain this season. Their work keeps our roads safe for everyone who uses them.
Stay up to date on these important areas and plan your trips properly to avoid delays that aren’t necessary. Have a safe trip!