Frequently Asked Questions

A comprehensive engineering study including crash data, speed surveys, traffic volumes and other data was evaluated. The City selected these school zones based upon the results of this study.

Albany High School and Albany School of Humanities were identified as two of the most dangerous school zones in the city. During the week-long survey, over 94% of the vehicles monitored in those two school zones were speeding more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit.

On May 25th, a 14-year old student suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car outside of Albany High School during dismissal time.

A recent speed study of all 20 school zones revealed that a majority had over 2,000 violations per day. Several including All Saints Academy, The Albany Academies, and Academy of the Holy Name recorded over 4,000 violations per day.

Yes, studies show that automated photo enforcement reduced dangerous speeding by as much as 88%.

A warning notification will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle to the address listed with the Department of Motor Vehicles during the first 30 days of camera system activation.

The school zone speed limit will be enforced on school days between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm.

The law holds the registered owner responsible for the violation.

A violation is a civil penalty of $50 and does not get reported to the State of NY or your insurance company. An additional late fee of $25 will be added if not paid by the due date.

Yes, you are able to contest the citation through the Albany Parking Violations Bureau. The notice of violation includes information on the appeal process.

Yes, each school zone will be clearly marked with signage showing the speed limit, enforcement time and the fact that the school zone is photo enforced.