Albany School Zone Speed Cameras – When Do They Get Turned Off?

As we get prepared to head into the summer the City of Albany has some questions that need answering for many of its residents and nonresidents. When they launched the school zone speed cameras in fall 2024 I don't think they anticipated as much revenue as they've currently made.

So far in 2025 they've made $3.24 million on fines for speeding in school zones. It's left many in the Capital Region wondering exactly where that money is going. Over $1 million of it is going directly to the city. Now summer is here and is anyone going to be turning off the cameras?

Is this thing on?

All Saints Catholic Academy on Western Ave in Albany is one of the many catholic schools that is closing for good at the end of this year. It also happens to be one of the prime locations for a new speed camera. Once that school is officially closed, will the camera be removed?

I know I'm not the only one asking that question because I've seen several people in the area voice that concern via Next Door. Some people have even complained about getting a ticket from the city when school was not in session.

It seems like a troubling situation for folks just trying to commute to and from work. Is there an actual timer on these cameras? Who is determining when the school is actually in session or not?

It's all part of Safer Streets, and according to their website:

The school zone speed limit will be enforced on school days between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm.

Not really an answer to that question as it says nothing about time of year.

You would have to think that in the summer months these would be turned off, but if it follows guidelines like NYC the 25 mph limit will stand because they could be having other classes there.

In my opinion, I think the speed limits have helped. I've seen a lot more cautious drivers around Albany. But I also think that when school is on break they need to turn these off. We can't see folks getting $50 fines all summer long when there could be no school at some of these places ever again.