New State Law Brings Speed Detection Cameras to Indiana Work Zones

Cameras will snap photos of licenses plates when a vehicle is 11 MPH over the posted speed limit.

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INDIANAPOLIS - A new law will create a pilot program to install speed detection cameras in Indiana work zones. 

Governor Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law on May 3. 

The aim of the new law is to reduce work zone accidents and fatalities. According to the most recent Federal Highway Administration statistics, 956 people were killed in work zone accidents nationwide in 2021. 

Under the law, cameras will take photos of license plates of motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 miles per hour. A ticket will then be mailed to the address on the vehicle registration. The first offense will result in a warning. The second offense will result in a $75 fine. All additional offenses will cost $150. 

Brian Short, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the Indiana Laborers’ District Council said of the legislation, “We are very proud of this legislation. It has been a long time coming and was a team effort by everyone involved.  We believe this will create a much safer work environment for our members as well as drivers traveling through work zones.”

Eighteen states currently have speed detection cameras in work zones.    

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