Broad Street, Philadelphia’s most dangerous roadway, is getting a new addition: Speed cameras.
Why it matters: The tech has proven to significantly reduce speeding and deaths in other parts of the city, like along Roosevelt Boulevard.
State of play: The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s (PPA) speed cameras go live starting Monday at 15 locations along Broad (officially known as Route 611).
- You’ll see them from the city’s border with Montgomery County on Old York Road to around the intersection of Pattison Avenue and Broad Street in South Philly.
- Broad Street is 25mph except for certain spots near the stadium complex.
- Signage will alert drivers of the camera locations.
Yes, but: Drivers get 60 days to adjust to going the speed limit.
- Speeders will receive a written warning in the mail during that time.
How it works: The PPA begins issuing tickets with fines on Nov. 14.
- Drivers caught going 11-19mph over the speed limit will receive a $100 fine.
- 20-29mph over: $125
- 30mph and above: $150
Worth noting: Tickets will not result in points assigned to a driver’s license…