School zone speed cameras on Cottman Avenue outside Northeast High School went live on Monday, Oct. 5, starting a 60 day warning period that ends on Friday, Dec. 4, the Philadelphia Parking Authority said.
The zone includes 1609 Cottman Avenue between Glendale Avenue and Algon Street, NBC10 reported. Until the warning period ends, drivers recorded going 11 miles per hour or more over the posted limit while the school zone flashers are on will get a warning in the mail instead of a ticket. After that, CBS Philadelphia reported, fines start at $100. 6abc reported that drivers going 11 mph over the limit could face a fine of $100 to $150.
When the cameras are on
The cameras operate only when the school zone flashers are active during morning and afternoon school hours, and they do not run on holidays, according to NBC10. The PPA says violations do not result in points against a driver’s license.
CBS Philadelphia reported that the PPA chose the zone because of data showing a concentration of serious injuries, pedestrian crashes and speeding in the area…