Frustration is growing among Central New Yorkers over the state’s work zone speed enforcement program, which has been in place since 2021.
The program, part of legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, uses cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in construction zones. If a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the registered owner receives a notice of liability in the mail, with fines starting at $50 and increasing for additional offenses within an 18-month period.
Noelle Schalk, a recipient of such a notice, expressed her frustration after receiving a ticket for a violation committed by her estranged husband, who was driving her car at the time.
“I’m frustrated because it goes against me,” Schalk said. These are on my license, it’s on my name and I feel like it’s not fair.”
CREDIT: CNY Central,, Rachel Culver
