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A 11436

Relates to owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with stopping requirements at intersections in violation of section 1174 of the vehicle and traffic law

2025 Regular Session

New York City would run a demonstration program holding vehicle owners financially liable for intersection-stop violations detected by monitored systems, with penalties up to $150

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Bill Summary · A 11436

Summary of Bill A 11436 (2025-2026) — New York

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a demonstration program in New York City to hold vehicle owners financially liable for violations tied to stopping requirements at intersections. The program would use intersection monitoring systems to detect violations and impose monetary penalties on vehicle owners whose operators commit the violations, under local law or ordinance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1175-a adds a new mechanism for NYC to:

    • Create a demonstration program allowing owner liability for failures to stop at intersections (section 1175 violations) using intersection monitoring systems at up to 40 intersections simultaneously.
    • Use technologies that generally protect privacy by not identifying drivers, passengers, or vehicle contents in images (photos/video). However, notices of liability can still reference identifying information when needed.
    • Impose monetary penalties on owners for violations evidenced by monitoring data, with a defense if the operator was convicted of the underlying violation.
    • Define “owner” and “intersection monitoring system,” and establish procedures for notices, adjudication, and records.
    • Ensure notices of liability include specifics (owner name, vehicle, location, time, camera ID), and explain how to contest within set timeframes.
    • Provide adjudication through traffic violations bureaus or equivalent courts; allow for administrative tribunals where applicable.
    • Limit owner liability per violation to up to $150, plus up to $25 for failure to respond within the time limit.
    • Clarify that liability does not become part of the operator’s driving record or insurance record.
    • Create defenses for stolen vehicles and for lessees/lessors with proper documentation provided within 37 days.
    • Permit indemnification actions by owners when they were not the operator at the time of violation; presume operator had owner’s consent unless proven otherwise.
    • Require annual reporting by participating cities on program metrics, outcomes, revenue, and adjudication quality.

  • Cross-references and harmonization:

    • Updates to related sections of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to recognize the new demonstration program and to align terminology (e.g., notices of violation vs. notices of liability).
    • Expands the role and jurisdiction of administrative tribunals and parking violations bureaus to handle these intersection-monitoring liability adjudications.

  • Section 6 (2) and Section 3 (Parking/Tribunal references) adjust where and how these cases are heard, and how records are kept, ensuring conformance with the new 1175-a framework.

  • Section 8, 9, 10, and 11 add consistency around registration denial consequences for certain pending liabilities and the additional surcharge (see below).

  • Section 10 adds an additional surcharge of $28 to certain adjudications tied to these stopping-at-intersections violations.

Who would be affected

  • Vehicle owners in New York City whose vehicles are used by others to commit stopping violations at intersections, as detected by an authorized intersection monitoring system.
  • Lessees/lessors with proper documentation to transfer liability to the operator or lessee, subject to timely reporting.
  • NYC residents and visitors whose vehicles are subject to the demonstration program, and the city agencies administering the monitoring systems and adjudications.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Demonstration program cap: up to 40 intersections at any given time.
  • Annual reporting by participating cities due on June 1 following the program’s start and each year it operates.
  • Notices of liability and contested hearings follow specified procedures, with deadlines for responses and potential default judgments.
  • A two-year cap on certain timelines for default judgments related to these notices (to avoid perpetual actions).

Overall impact

  • Creates a targeted, privacy-conscious owner-liability framework for intersection-stop violations in NYC via a controlled demonstration program.
  • Expands the use of automated enforcement while providing defined due process, appeal rights, and financial consequences for owners.
  • Adds a new revenue stream (up to $28 surcharge per adjudication) and imposes administrative duties on cities to monitor and report program performance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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