Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported that the state has installed its first automated speed enforcement devices in work zones across Fayette County, near Corbin, and Shelby County as part of a new safety initiative.
The organization detailed that the cameras are located in work zones on U.S. 25 in Fayette County, I-75 near Corbin, and I-64 in Shelby County. The devices are not yet active, giving drivers time to adjust before enforcement begins in October.
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Kentucky to roll out camera speed enforcement in work zones with steep fines
Law enforcement officers will issue tickets in person based on evidence from the automated cameras, officials detailed. Fines can reach up to $500 when workers are present in the construction zones.
The program represents Kentucky’s first use of automated speed enforcement technology in work zones, aimed at protecting both construction workers and motorists…