Local officials join mayor to demand expanded speed camera coverage near schools
As the state budget due date quickly approaches, local pols are adding their voices to those of Mayor Bill de Blasio, crash survivors and families of those affected to demand the expansion of speed camera enforcement near schools.
De Blasio and other city officials have demanded that money for more cameras be included in the budget, which is due Sunday, April 1, expressing frustration with the lack of action and contending that adding more cameras near schools could save lives.
“New Yorkers are tired of asking for the same thing year after year and getting nothing in return,” said de Blasio. “How many more people must be killed before Albany passes common sense legislation proven to save lives? Enough is enough. The time is now to extend and expand our speed cameras program – we cannot afford to wait another day.”