The first real citations for a Minneapolis safety camera program are rolling out Friday.
The city installed cameras at five locations where they see the most dangerous speed violations. Since the cameras went live last month, data shows there has already been a 30% reduction in high-risk speeding at those sites, according to the city.
The city says it will start issuing citations Friday to drivers detected traveling 10 mph over the speed limit. For first-time offenders, the city will issue a warning, but for additional offenses, drivers will receive a $40 fine. If a driver is traveling 20 mph over the speed limit, they’ll see an $80 fine.
Instead of paying the first fine, drivers can take a free traffic safety class.
The five high-risk intersections are:
- Third Street North near First Avenue
- Fremont Avenue North near West Broadway Avenue
- 18th Avenue Northeast near Central Avenue Northeast
- Chicago Avenue near Franklin Avenue East
- Nicollet Avenue near 46th Street West
WCCO Staff
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