CDOT: Additional Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras Entering Warning Period This Month

Chicago - The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced the activation of new automated speed enforcement cameras at several locations near parks and schools throughout the city. Each camera will begin with a 30-day warning period, during which no fines will be issued. Following the warning period and a blackout period, citations will be issued to the registered owners of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by six miles per hour (mph) or more. Vehicles traveling 6-10 mph over the speed limit will be fined $35, while those traveling 11 mph or more over the limit will be fined $100.

The following locations began issuing warnings on July 1, with enforcement to begin August 15.

• 6198 S Pulaski Rd - Hubbard High School (southbound traffic)
• 6201 S Pulaski Rd - Hubbard High School (northbound traffic)

The following locations will begin issuing warnings on July 15, with enforcement to begin on September 1.

• 4258 W 59th St - Pasteur Park
• 2729 S Kedzie Ave - LaVillita Park
• 3624 S Western Ave - McKinley Park
• 851 W 103rd St - Marcus Garvey School

Additional locations will be added to the network throughout the year.

Automated enforcement hours for school zone cameras are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days (Monday through Friday). From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the speed limit is 20 mph when children are present and reverts to the posted speed limit when no children are present. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the posted speed limit applies. For park zone cameras, enforcement is limited to the hours when each park is open - typically from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

All automated enforcement systems include signs and pavement markings clearly indicating to drivers that they are entering an automated speed enforcement Safety Zone.

• Locations of active speed cameras are available in the City Data Portal and on ChicagoTrafficTracker.com.
• Answers to frequently asked questions about speed cameras are available here: Automated Speed Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions.
• Learn more about the City's traffic safety strategies at Chicago.gov/CompleteStreets.