Penfield, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation announced a major expansion of its Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program.
The program, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in September 2021, uses cameras to catch drivers speeding in work zones.
BACKGROUND: New York officials promote Work Zone Awareness Week, deploy speed cameras for safety
NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez visited the Rochester area Monday to announce the program is no longer limited to controlled-access highways, and cameras can now be used on almost any roadway across the state. That includes the four-lane divided-highway portion of Browncroft Boulevard in Brighton and Penfield, where Dominguez made the announcement.
“This is a really big deal that will mean safer roads for absolutely everyone across our state, but most especially for our dedicated highway workers and our contractors,” Dominguez said.
The DOT reported 366 crashes in work zones on state-owned in 2025, with 58 injuries and two deaths. Violators are notified by mail and are subject to fines. CLICK HERE for more information.