Lana Bellamy reports for the Times Union that New York is putting speed-enforcement cameras in construction work zones that can automatically fine vehicle owners for exceeding speed limits. The state Department of Transportation and state Thruway Authority will start issuing automatic speeding tickets in 13 work zones throughout Warren, Orange, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk and Jefferson counties, according to information posted on ny.gov. The automatic fines began Nov. 20. Drivers getting automatic tickets will pay $50 for a first-time violation, the second violation within an 18-month period is $75, and three or more violations within an 18-month period cost $100. Computers identify license plate information in photos to generate the tickets, and a state-certified technician will review the violations before a notice of liability is mailed out, according to the DOT. Read more about this story in the Times Union.