Speed Week enforcement campaign begins August 8

The New York State Police from Troop K will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving across the state. The “Speed Week” campaign runs today through Tuesday, August 8.
 
Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. In 2015, 343 people were killed and 18,191 people were injured in speed-related crashes statewide.
 
During this summer’s Speed Week, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles as part of the operation. The CITE vehicles allow Troopers to more easily identify motorists who are violating laws while driving. These vehicles blend in with every day traffic but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated.
 
Speeding, as well as other traffic violations, will be heavily enforced throughout the week in addition to normal year-round enforcement. Troopers will be watching for violations, including distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled-up, and drivers that are violating New York’s Move Over law.
 
During the August 2016 Speed Week campaign, State Police issued more than 21,600 traffic tickets, including 10,500 tickets for speeding, and nearly 650 for distracted driving.
 
Funding for the Speed Week initiative is provided through a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
 
The fines for speeding on 55 mph highway or posted 65 mph zones are as follows:
 
10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $150
11- 30 mph over the limit - min $90/max $300
31 mph or more over the limit - min $180/max $600
 
Second Conviction
10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $300
11 - 30 over the limit - min $90 /max $450
31 or more over the limit - min $180/max $750
 
Third Conviction
10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $525
11 - 30 over the limit - min $90 /max $675
31 or more over the limit - min $180/max $975
 
Court Surcharges are as follows:
Town or village courts - $93
Other Courts (city traffic courts, etc.) - $88
 
Violation Point Structure:
1-10 mph over limit = 3 points
11-20 mph over limit = 4 points
21 - 30 mph over limit = 6 points
30 - 40 mph over limit = 8 points
More than 40 mph over limit = 11 points (triggers suspension)

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Submitted by Brewster, NY

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