PHOENIX — Drivers in Phoenix will begin receiving citations for speeding Wednesday, marking the end of a 30-day warning period during which more than 70,000 speeding violations were recorded by photo enforcement cameras.
Cameras Aim to Improve Roadway Safety
The implementation of the Photo Safety Program follows a period where an “alarming number of drivers” were exceeding posted speed limits, according to Street Transportation Director Briiana Velez.
Phoenix Police Commander Nicholas Diponzio stated that speed is a frequent factor in serious and fatal collisions. He added that the high volume of violations detected during the warning period “underscores how critical this program is.”
The program is designed to operate on a cost-recovery model, meaning it will not generate revenue for the city. Any surplus funds will be reinvested into Phoenix’s Vision Zero plan, an initiative focused on eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
A map detailing the locations of the cameras is available online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the warning period?
During the 30-day warning period, the nine corridor Photo Safety Cameras captured more than 70,000 events of drivers exceeding posted speed limits.
Will the city profit from the speed cameras?
No, the program operates on a cost-recovery model and will not generate revenue for the city. Any net funds will be reinvested into Phoenix’s Vision Zero plan.
What is the Vision Zero plan?
The Vision Zero plan aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by reducing dangerous driving behaviors.
As the program moves forward, it remains to be seen how driver behavior will change and whether the Photo Safety Program will achieve its goal of improving roadway safety in Phoenix.
