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Kingston has installed its first automated speed enforcement cameras near Kingston High School, with the 30-day grace period beginning Monday (February 9). During this period, drivers exceeding the 20 mph speed limit in the school zone will receive warnings rather than tickets.
The cameras are positioned on Broadway in both northbound and southbound lanes near the high school and will operate weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Daily Freeman.
"We take traffic seriously, and once folks start receiving these auto-generated tickets, we expect they will, too," Mayor Steve Noble said in a press release.
After the grace period ends, violators will receive $50 tickets by mail, with an additional $25 late fee for unpaid violations. Each infraction will be reviewed by the city's Parking Violation Bureau before being issued.
The initiative is part of a broader traffic safety plan, with additional cameras planned for installation at three other locations: W. O'Reilly Street near another high school entrance, Washington Avenue at Marius Street for George Washington Elementary School, and Delaware Avenue at Corporate Drive for JFK Elementary School.
The elementary school zones will have a 15 mph speed limit with cameras operating weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mid-Hudson News reported.
Mayor Noble explained that the initiative addresses persistent community concerns: "During the last two years, meeting with residents during my Listening Tours, and hearing from folks across the city, the number one neighborhood concern has consistently been speeding and traffic safety."
Despite previous measures including citywide speed limit reductions, additional signage, safe streets projects, and a dedicated Traffic Safety Unit at the Kingston Police Department, speeding has remained problematic in the community.
The cameras, purchased from Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, will also be active during summer school sessions. The city has estimated that the program could generate approximately $200,000 in revenue during 2026. This revenue will support operating expenses and continued traffic enforcement efforts.
Speed zone signs will be installed in all four enforcement areas to alert drivers of the restrictions.