DOT report shows a 94% reduction in speeding since 2022
A report from the Department of Transportation shows that since 2022, there has been a 94% reduction in speeding where there are cameras installed.
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A report from the Department of Transportation shows that since 2022, there has been a 94% reduction in speeding where there are cameras installed.
The DOT also reported 14% less injuries from speeding in areas with cameras, compared to areas without cameras.
The cameras were originally introduced in 2014 to enhance street safety because speeding in the city contributes to one in four traffic deaths, according to the DOT.
News 12 spoke with a driver who says he has been caught speeding once or twice, and now he's more careful
"I'm always under the speed limit and I'm very conscious of that. They use to hit me a few times but now I'm very aware of what the speed limit is and I definitely try to stay under that," said Yusuf Bholai, of Canarsie.
There are over 2,000 speed cameras on the streets to make sure drivers are not speeding.
The DOT says 74% of drivers who are caught only receive one or two violations for the year, showing the program effectiveness.
