Nbcnewyork iconNbcnewyorkSep 20, 2026 ~1 min source read

Slow down or pay up: New MTA work zone fines start Tuesday

The MTA will begin issuing fines to drivers caught speeding in active work zones on its bridges and tunnels starting Tuesday, Sept. The MTA said 15,780 warning notices have been issued since June 30, and speed cameras have been deployed in 200 work zones.

Slow down or pay up: New MTA work zone fines start Tuesday
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The MTA will begin issuing fines to drivers caught speeding in active work zones on its bridges and tunnels starting Tuesday, Sept.

The MTA said 15,780 warning notices have been issued since June 30, and speed cameras have been deployed in 200 work zones.

More than 33,000 vehicles were captured exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph.

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The MTA will begin issuing fines to drivers caught speeding in active work zones on its bridges and tunnels starting Tuesday, Sept. The MTA said 15,780 warning notices have been issued since June 30, and speed cameras have been deployed in 200 work zones. More than 33,000 vehicles were captured exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph.

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  • Starting Tuesday, motorists recorded driving more than 10 mph above the posted speed limit in these work zones will be subject to a fine.
  • An MTA poster promoting the new safety crackdown during its rollout in June.
  • (Image obtained by NBC New York) Violations start at $50 for the first offense and $75 for the second offense if it occurs with...

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The program uses speed cameras in operational construction zones. Fines will be issued to drivers starting Tuesday Sept.

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