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Speed Cameras Are Coming to a Colorado Highway Construction Zone Near You

Author/Presenter: Minor, Nathaniel
Abstract:

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is set to implement automated speed cameras on its highways, initially focusing on construction zones, following new legislative support. This decision comes after recent legislation explicitly granted CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol authority to use these cameras on state highways, excluding toll roads. Governor Jared Polis is expected to sign the bill soon. CDOT aims to enhance safety for both workers and drivers, noting the historical fatalities among its workers. A pilot program in construction zones will precede broader implementation, targeting high-crash areas. The legislation, which caps fines at $75, allocates revenue to safety projects, particularly benefiting vulnerable road users. The bill also sets declining targets for road user injuries and simplifies the use of cameras to enforce bus-only lanes.

Source: CPR News
Publication Date: June 4, 2024
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Laws and Legislation; Photo Enforcement; Speed Control; Video Cameras; Work Zones

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