Speed cameras are an increasingly common sight across Virginia, and a significant number of motorists who are issued tickets aren’t paying the fine.
Virginia State Police and many local law enforcement agencies are using automated photo enforcement in specific areas to make drivers mindful of their speed. Data compiled by the state police indicates that approximately one-quarter to one-half or more of all violations are contested or ignored, which at $100 apiece, adds up to millions of dollars in unpaid fines. And there’s currently no concerted push to make overdue offenders pay up.
Virginia State Police spokesman Matt Demlein said the aim of the program is to modify motorists’ behavior and make Virginia highways safer, particularly in dangerous areas…