You may have noticed the newest fleet of MTA buses. Each of them is now equipped with a camera linked to the Parking Violations Bureau. If a bus pulls into a bus stop and there is a car standing there - even if the car is running - the bus' camera will take a picture of the license plate and the owner will receive a $165 ticket in the mail.
PSA: New City Buses Equipped with Ticket Cameras
You may have noticed the newest fleet of MTA buses. Each of them is now equipped with a camera linked to the Parking Violations Bureau. If a bus pulls into a bus stop and there is a car standing there – even if the car is running – the bus’ camera will take a picture of the license plate and the owner will receive a $165 ticket in the mail.
It uses a system similar to that of the red light cameras located at many intersections.
Save yourself the headache and the money by never pulling into a bus stop for any reason, even if it is just to drop someone off or pick someone up. The city has found a new way to raise money, and with the picture of your plate at the bus stop it will be very difficult to fight.
Sara
oh my thank you for the warning- what about self incriminating cameras for the buses that turn on red lights and slow down trafiic????
Doesn-t Comply With The Law
But you are lawfully allowed to stop in a no standing zone to pick up or discharge passengers. Fight the tickets.
gffgds
Smart!
Jeremy
Just think of other people. What if you had a disability? Go find a proper parking space or take the bus like everyone else.