Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday morning signed legislation expanding the use of New York City school zone speed cameras to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Previously, cameras were obligated to shut off from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, and stay off the entirety of the weekend.

Hochul signed the bill alongside Mayor Eric Adams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, as well as street safety advocates — all of whom hailed the bill as a practical step towards better protecting children.

"My number one priority as governor is to keep New Yorkers safe, and that starts with ensuring our kids can make their way to and from school without being harmed," Hochul said. "I want to thank all the lawmakers who have worked so hard to make this possible, because New Yorkers don't just deserve safe streets at certain hours of the day."

Adams echoed the governor, saying, "Traffic safety is public safety, and speed cameras save lives — now we can use this proven tool 24/7."

City Council members last month passed a resolution in support of the state bill. The resolution was necessary for state lawmakers to expand speed cameras hours of operation and extend the program to July 2025, when Albany lawmakers will be tasked with renewing the legislation.

Currently, there are about 2,000 speed cameras in 750 school zones across the five boroughs.

Fines for those speeding will remain at $50.