Ivey Signs Bill to Allow Speed Cameras Ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week

The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act, signed into law by Kay Ivey, establishes a pilot program allowing automated speed enforcement cameras in interstate work zones. The legislation, sponsored by Josh Carnley, authorizes civil penalties of $250 for drivers exceeding posted speed limits by more than 10 mph, without adding license points. Despite initial resistance in the House over enforcement and fairness concerns, the bill ultimately passed following negotiations that reinstated the fine after a proposed amendment to reduce penalties to warnings was removed. The program will be jointly implemented by the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, with rollout planned for late 2026 and a required evaluation report by March of the following year. Prompted by data showing over 2,500 work zone crashes, 11 fatalities, and 709 injuries in 2025, the initiative aims to improve driver behavior and enhance worker safety. The pilot program is scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2028.