Speed Cameras to Be Activated in New York City Bridge and Tunnel Work Zones Starting June 30

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin operating speed cameras in active construction zones at several New York City bridges and tunnels starting June 30, as part of an effort to improve worker safety and reduce speeding.

According to the MTA, excessive speeding remains a significant concern in construction areas, creating dangerous conditions for road workers. The new enforcement program aims to encourage safer driving and lower the risk of accidents in work zones.

Speed cameras will be deployed in active construction areas on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

Under the program, drivers exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour will receive a warning for a first violation. Subsequent violations within an 18-month period will result in escalating fines: $50 for the first ticket, $75 for the second, and $100 for each additional violation.

The MTA said each active work zone will be monitored by an unmarked vehicle equipped with radar and camera technology. Advance warning signs will also be posted to notify motorists that automated speed enforcement is in effect.

Officials emphasized that the penalties will not be treated as moving violations. As a result, they will not appear on drivers’ records and will not be reported to insurance companies.

According to MTA data, nearly 900 people were killed and more than 40,000 injured in road construction and maintenance zone crashes across the United States in 2023. Transportation officials hope the new camera program will reduce crashes, prevent injuries, and enhance protection for workers in active construction areas.