The city of Chicago will begin issuing tickets to motorists who are speeding six to 10 mph over the speed limit in Automated Speed Enforcement zones starting Monday.
Fines will start at $35 for going 6 mph over the speed limit.
According to data released by the city, fatal crashes involving people in motor vehicles increased from 52 to 92 in 2020, which is a 77% increase.
The city says these deaths “reflect a national trend and have occurred at a time when, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer cars are on the road and traffic data shows cars are driving 9% faster on average.”
City officials say the goal is not to issue tickets (Really?), but rather to encourage safer driving behavior. Officials also hope to discourage speeding that is correlated with more severe injuries and deaths in traffic crashes.
Below is a compiled list of frequently asked questions about Chicago’s Automated Speed Enforcement zones:
- How does the automated safety camera system work?
- What are the Safety Zone times and speed limits?
- Is there a warning period?
- Where are cameras located?
- How much is a ticket?
- Can you contest an Automated Speed Enforcement violation?
- What defenses are allowed for most speeding tickets?
For answers to these questions, click here.