NEW YORK (VINnews) — A New York City police officer is facing scrutiny after a report found his personal vehicle was linked to hundreds of speeding and red-light camera violations on Staten Island, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties for repeat offenders.

The report by Streetsblog said Officer James Giovansanti’s pickup truck accumulated more than 500 automated traffic violations since 2022, many near school zones.

Advocates seized on the report to push for the proposed “Stop Super Speeders” legislation in Albany, which would require some chronic violators to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles.

A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department said, according to the report, the violations were unrelated to the officer’s duties. No public disciplinary action has been reported.

The allegations have fueled criticism from traffic safety advocates, who say the case raises broader concerns about accountability and enforcement as New York debates stronger measures aimed at dangerous repeat drivers.