Summer School Means Summer Tickets: Albany Cameras Remain Active

Active School Speed Zone Cameras This Summer

School is winding down across the Capital Region, but that doesn't mean every school speed zone camera in Albany is taking the summer off.

The Albany Police Department announced that several school speed zone cameras will remain active throughout the summer to coincide with summer school programs and other educational activities.

While many drivers assume school zone enforcement ends once the regular school year wraps up, that's not the case at a handful of locations across the city.

Albany School of Humanities will be one of the school zones where cameras will be turned off for the summer. Photo: Google Maps

Zones Where They'll Get Ya

Albany High School: 700 Washington Avenue

• July 13th through August 17th
• Monday through Thursday
• 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Hackett Middle School: 45 Delaware Avenue & 94 Delaware Avenue

• July 6th through August 7th
• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Pine Hills Elementary School: 41 North Allen Street

• July 6th through August 14th
• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM

KIPP Capital High School: 296 Northern Boulevard

• June 29th through July 17th
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Green Tech High School: 99 Slingerland Street

• July 6th through July 30th
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Police noted that all other school speed zone cameras not included on the list will be turned off at the end of the school year.

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Mixed Reactions

The announcement is likely to generate mixed reactions. Some Albany drivers have called the school speed camera system confusing, particularly when school is not in regular session. Others argue that with Albany's citywide 25 mph speed limit now well established, drivers should already be accustomed to slower speeds throughout the city.

The program has also generated significant revenue. Earlier this year, city officials reported that Albany's school speed cameras had generated approximately $10 million since launching nearly two years ago.

If you're caught speeding in a camera zone, the fine remains $50.