The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) activated automated average-speed enforcement cameras along a five-mile stretch of I-25 south of Fort Collins, with penalties beginning April 2.
The Colorado Speed Enforcement Program uses paired automated vehicle identification cameras to calculate a vehicle's average speed over the corridor; a 30-day warning period preceded fines and CDOT reported a 90 percent reduction in excessive speeds during that warning period.
If the calculated average exceeds the posted limit (some outlets report a 10 mph grace threshold), the registered owner receives a $75 civil penalty by mail and no license points are assessed because the system records plates, not drivers.
Marked signs at least 300 feet ahead identify the enforcement zone and CDOT says most revenue funds the Speed Enforcement Program; the article says it contacted CDOT for clarification on unplated vehicles and will update if CDOT responds.
This article is based on reporting from Car and Driver.
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