They’re putting the brakes on automobile pedal pushers.
In an early-morning ending to a marathon legislative session, state lawmakers finally voted to allow speed cameras near New York City schools.
“I could not be more thrilled,” said Juan Martinez of Transportation Alternatives, which pushed for the law. “Finally, we’re doing everything we can to protect kids . . . from law-breaking drivers.”
The cameras will be positioned in 20 undisclosed school zones around the city.
Drivers who get caught speeding by the cameras will not be penalized with points on their license, but will instead get slapped with a $50 fine.
Installing the cameras has been a priority of Mayor Bloomberg, who earlier this year blasted Senate Republicans as “reckless and negligent” for mothballing the bill.