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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
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Eleven new speed cameras in Chicago to begin issuing tickets in June
The Brief Eleven new speed cameras will start issuing citations in mid- and late June after initial warning periods. Drivers going 6 mph or more over the limit could face fines ranging from $35 to $100. The new cameras are located near schools and parks, part of the city's broader traffic safety efforts. CHICAGO - Eleven new automated speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in Chicago starting in June, according to the city's Department of Transportation. The move is part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic safety near schools and parks. What we know Seven cameras began issuing warnings without fines on May 1 and will begin full enforcement on June 15. Four more will begin issuing citations on June 30, following a similar warning period that begins May 15. Drivers caught going 6 to 10 miles per hour over the limit will receive a $35 ticket. Those speeding by 11 mph or more will be fined $100. The new camera locations are: Citations beginning June 15: 2640 W Peterson Ave – Green Briar Park 6614 N Central Ave – Edgebrook Park 442 E 71st St – Meyering (William) Park 8553 S Martin Luther King Dr – Cole (Nat King) Park 7733 S Cottage Grove Ave – Hirsch Metropolitan High School 3358 S Ashland Ave – Kucinski-Murphy (Vicki Rosebeth) Park 6146 N Sheridan Rd – Park 559 Citations beginning June 30: 49 W 85th St – Perspectives High School 614 W 47th St – Tilden High School 1635 N LaSalle Dr – Lincoln Park 5941 N Nagle Ave – Rosedale Park What's next Expect more speed cameras to be installed throughout the year. Drivers should watch for signs and pavement markings indicating active enforcement zones. Speed limits vary based on location and time of day. For school zones, enforcement runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a 20 mph limit in effect when children are present from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park zones are enforced daily during park hours, typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dig deeper According to CDOT, the cameras are part of its broader traffic safety strategy, which includes infrastructure improvements and traffic-calming measures. Residents can check active speed camera locations on the City Data Portal and Chicago Traffic Tracker. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Eleven new speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in June. Here's where they're located.
CHICAGO (WGN) — Eleven new speed enforcement cameras will begin issuing citations by the end of June. Seven of the locations went live on May 1; four more will be activated Thursday, the Chicago Department of Transportation revealed in a release. The new cameras are among the 50 to be installed by the end of the year. Following a 30-day warning period and a 14-day blackout period, drivers who exceed the speed limit by 6-10 mph will receive a $35 fine, and those going 11 mph or more over the limit will receive a $100 fine. By state law, cameras can only be within 660 feet of a school or a park. The following locations began issuing warnings on May 1 and will begin issuing citations on June 15: 2640 W Peterson Ave – Green Briar Park 6614 N Central Ave – Edgebrook Park 442 E 71st St – Meyering (William) Park 8553 S Martin Luther King Dr – Cole (Nat King) Park 7733 S Cottage Grove Ave – Hirsch Metropolitan High School 3358 S Ashland Ave – Kucinski-Murphy (Vicki Rosebeth) Park 6146 N Sheridan Rd – Park 559 The following locations will begin issuing warnings on May 15, with enforcement to begin on June 30: 49 W 85th St – Perspectives High School 614 W 47th St – Tilden High School 1635 N LaSalle Dr – Lincoln Park 5941 N Nagle Ave – Rosedale Park Chicago leases the cameras through Verra Mobility. The locations of all active speed cameras is available in the City Data Portal and at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
