The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) will be added to three more New York City bus routes this month.
The B68 and B60 in Brooklyn and the M57 in Manhattan will begin a 60-day warning period on Monday 8 December. During this time, motorists who drive in bus lanes without permission, obstruct bus stops, or double-park in ways that impede bus operations will receive warning notices by post. After the warning phase, formal summonses will be issued, starting at 50 USD and increasing to 250 USD for repeat offences.
These routes join the 51 already covered by ACE. According to the MTA, more than 1,400 buses are now fitted with the technology, covering roughly 560 miles of service and used by over 915,000 daily passengers.
MTA data indicates that bus routes with camera enforcement have recorded average speed improvements of about 5%, with some corridors showing larger gains. Reported collisions on these routes have decreased by around 20%, and estimated emissions have fallen by between 5% and 10%. The authority also notes a significant drop in bus stops being blocked, with a reduction of about 40%. Only a small proportion of drivers, approximately 12%, receive more than two violations once fines begin.
The ACE programme is operated in coordination with the New York City Department of Transportation and the New York City Department of Finance. Footage, images, licence plate details, and timestamped location data collected by bus-mounted cameras are securely transmitted for review and processing by City staff.
Launched in June 2024, ACE has expanded across all five boroughs. The MTA reports that the initiative has supported more dependable bus service by addressing lane blockages and contributing to steadier travel speeds.
Routes with active enforcement are marked with on-street signage. Additional information is available at the MTA’s ACE webpage.
