Red Light Cameras
Municipalities like Albany and Colonie issue camera-based red light and bus stop tickets. These are civil fines, not moving violations—no points or jail time. Tickets
December 1, 2023
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Municipalities like Albany and Colonie issue camera-based red light and bus stop tickets. These are civil fines, not moving violations—no points or jail time. Tickets
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