Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Chicago Activates 11 New Speed Cameras Near Schools and Parks

The cameras, part of a 50-camera expansion for 2025, will issue warnings before fines begin in June under a phased enforcement schedule.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Seven cameras that began issuing warnings on May 1 will start ticketing drivers on June 15, while four additional cameras activated on May 15 will begin enforcement on June 30.
  • Fines include $35 for speeds 6-10 mph over the limit and $100 for speeds 11 mph or more over, with enforcement hours varying by school and park zones.
  • Locations for the new cameras were selected based on crash data and community feedback to address high-risk areas for traffic safety concerns.
  • The initiative, managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation, is part of a broader traffic safety strategy that includes infrastructure improvements and traffic-calming measures.
  • The program aims to improve road safety and generate $11.4 million in revenue for the city in 2025, with all speed camera locations publicly accessible online.