Photo-radar automatically detects and issues summonses to drivers who speed through targeted intersections or street segments.A recent report by Transportation Alternatives cited examples of photo-radar’s strong record easing speeds in cities around the world (MTR #317)

“Putting the cameras in place would go a long way toward slowing traffic by signaling motorists that the city means business,” said the paper.

The Giuliani Administration backs the Albany bills.The City Council needs to pass a supportive resolution before the legislation can be approved for good in Albany.

Unfortunately, the State Assembly Transportation Chair, David Gannt of Rochester, appears to take a dim view of automated traffic law enforcement.In a recent interview, a Gannt staffer snidely told the NY Post that NYC should “hire more police” if it has concerns about traffic enforcement.