Thousands of N.Y. drivers to get money back from red-light camera tickets
Suffolk County will refund thousands of drivers $36 per ticket for unlawful $30 admin fees on red‑light camera violations, as part of a $45M settlement.Summary
In August 2026, Suffolk County agreed to a $45 million class‑action settlement that will reimburse thousands of Long Island drivers for unlawful administrative fees imposed on red‑light camera tickets. The county had been charging a $30 fee that courts ruled unconstitutional, as state law caps penalties at $50 per violation. Under the settlement, eligible motorists will receive $36 for each qualifying ticket, with payments expected to be distributed next year. The court’s opinion quoted that the county’s imposition of fees beyond the statutory limit is void as a matter of law. Following the Suffolk decision, attorneys are pursuing similar refunds for drivers who paid red‑light camera violations in neighboring Nassau County.
(Source：Staten Island Advance)