The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet launched a new initiative Tuesday aimed at improving safety in state highway work zones.
Cabinet officials are planning to install automated speed enforcement cameras in some work zones throughout the state. The cameras are equipped with radar and photographic technology to catch drivers speeding 10 mph or more over the posted limit, according to the transportation cabinet.
If a camera catches a speeder, data will be sent to an on-site police officer, who will initiate a traffic stop at the end of the work zone and issue a fine starting at $500. Citations will be issued only in person, the transportation cabinet said…