Idling/Overweight Violations

Weigh-in-motion cameras and sensors must be maintained and regularly tested to ensure their accuracy. Specifically:

• The camera must successfully pass a self-test of its functions on the date of occurrence.
• The camera must undergo an annual calibration check, and you are entitled to see a certification of that check upon request.
• The Department of Transportation must provide a certification that the camera was operating properly on the date of occurrence, which you are entitled to see upon request.
• The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is required to periodically calibrate and certify the weigh-in-motion sensors.
• The sensors must be calibrated and certified by law for the weigh-in-motion automated enforcement program.