State Dept. of Transportation Expands Work Zone Speed Camera Program

The State Department of Transportation is expanding its Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program to additional roadways, including routes near Sangerfield, Herkimer, and Utica. Camera-equipped trucks photograph vehicles speeding through active work zones, with liability notices carrying fines of $50 for a first violation, $75 for a second, and $100 for a third within an 18-month period. DOT officials report that the program has reduced vehicle speeds by 30% in work zones where cameras are deployed.