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NYC Report Advocates for Enhanced Camera Enforcement to Curb Deadly Crashes

Using street camera data to target reckless drivers could prevent up to 47 deaths annually, amid calls for expanding the city's red-light camera program.

Overview

  • A new report advocates for using street camera data to identify and disincentivize New York City's most reckless drivers to minimize deadly crashes.
  • The report suggests removing vehicles with five or more speed or red-light tickets within a year from the road, potentially preventing up to 47 deaths annually.
  • NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez calls for an expansion of the city's automated red-light enforcement camera program, set to expire this year, to enhance road safety.
  • Expanding the camera program could allow for enforcement at 1,325 intersections, a significant increase from the current 150, amid a record year for fatalities due to drivers running red lights.
  • The report highlights the effectiveness of camera enforcement in reducing serious crashes, with a history of reducing fatal vehicle crashes from 701 in 1990 to 206 in 2018.