Stop sign for red light cameraas

Ending an 11-year program that drew mixed reviews on whether it improved public safety, the City Council voted Wednesday to turn off red-light cameras at 32 busy intersections. Daily News.

Despite its 13-0 vote, the council remained divided over what to tell the nearly 65,000 motorists who were photographed running a red light, but haven't yet paid the $480 fine.

"We had one officer come up and tell us the fine was voluntary," said Councilman Dennis Zine, an outspoken critic of the camera program. "And, there are no (legal) repercussions since the court does not send the tickets on to the Department of Motor Vehicles to put a hold on a new driver's license."