Kingston, NY, has experienced a significant surge in revenue from automated school zone speed cameras since their activation on April 20, with over 14,000 violations issued, generating an estimated minimum of $734,100. The program, managed by German firm Jenoptik Mobility Systems Inc., allocates 30% of revenue to the vendor and 70% to the city. Despite the substantial income, officials maintain the cameras are primarily for public safety. The city plans to direct excess revenue beyond the initial $200,000 budget projection into a new Traffic Safety Capital Reserve Fund for infrastructure improvements, avoiding debt or budget hikes. Summer operating hours for the cameras have been updated for summer school sessions.