For years, red light camera fees have been a source of frustration for drivers in Nassau County, with many calling the charges excessive and unfair. Now, lawmakers are proposing legislation to address these concerns.

"The Democrats know reimbursements of past fees would destroy the fiscal stability of the County," legislature Presiding Officer Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) wrote in a statement. "The only way to do so would be to significantly raise taxes of all Nassau County residents and reduce services. That is reckless and irresponsible."

Nassau County Democrats proposed legislation that would allow people to get a refund if they paid unconstitutional fees on red-light camera tickets.

Drivers issued red-light camera tickets in Nassau no longer will have to pay a $45 public safety fee and $55 driver responsibility fee, a county spokesman confirmed.

Supporters of the plan say refunds are the right thing to do. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan explains how Nassau would refund the fees if the plan was approved.