Chicago is ramping up its efforts to reduce speeding near schools and parks with the recent announcement from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) about new automated speed enforcement cameras. As reported by NBC Chicago, camera warnings are underway, and they are set to begin issuing tickets through these enforcement measures in the upcoming weeks.
The latest batch of speed cameras are designed to primarily ensure the safety of areas frequented by Chicago’s youth. The cameras have started their warning period on July 1, while others began to just start on July 15, according to a press release by CDOT. They will officially start to actively issue citations after a warning and blackout period. The CDOT informs that the offenders caught speeding 6-to-10 miles per hour over the limit will receive a fine of $35, with a $100 penalty for those going 11 mph or more above the speed norm.
Speed enforcement locations near schools like Marcus Garvey School at 851 W 103rd St and near parks such as LaVillita Park at 2729 S Kedzie Ave have their cameras activated, noted in a report by Chicago.gov. The cameras operate on school days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a speed limit of 20 mph enforced when children are present, after which it reverts to the normal posted limits…