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New way to catch speeders in Colorado construction zones

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As CDOT continues to warn of the dangers of speeding near construction zones on Colorado highways, the agency is preparing to roll out a new type of camera-style system designed to catch drivers going too fast.

Breakdown
  • CDOT is rolling out new speed cameras focused on active construction zones.
  • Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph or more will initially receive warnings, with fines to follow later. 10s
  • The first cameras will be installed along Highway 119 between Boulder and Longmont. 19s
  • The system uses two cameras to calculate average speed over a distance, rather than a single point. 45s
  • Camera locations are chosen based on crash history and speed studies, not arbitrarily. 27s
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