Capital Beltway Gets First Speed Cameras

The first speed camera got to work on Monday in the Northwest Branch Bridge work zone on the Capital Beltway. Speeders caught by the camera through August 21st will receive a warning, after that any vehicle going 12 mph over the posted 55 mph speed limit will receive a $40 citation. Officials say studies of the cameras have proven effective, citing a 50% decrease in motorists going more than 10 mph over the speed limit.