As part of a four-year pilot program through the state of Minnesota, the Police Department is implementing a new Speed Safety Camera System to deter speeding and reduce traffic accidents near schools and in residential neighborhoods; enforcement begins August 1.
What You Need to Know:
- Purpose: To improve road safety with strategically-placed cameras in areas where speeding is a concern.
- How it Works: Advanced radar and imaging technology detects and records vehicles traveling above the speed limit, captures an image of the rear of the vehicle and its license plate. Signs are posted to notify drivers of speed safety cameras in the area.
- Enforcement: Upon first offense, drivers are issued a warning with no fine. Upon second offense, drivers are eligible for a diversion program – with completion of a traffic safety course, fines are waived. Failure to complete the diversion program results in a citation, issued and mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
- Fines: $40 for speeding 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit; $80 for speeding 20+ miles per hour over the posted limit.
“We believe public awareness is key to the success of this pilot program,” said Police Captain Wayne Wegener. “Our goal is to make Mendota Heights a safer place for everyone, by working together to create a safer driving environment.”
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