Supervisors approve speed cameras
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 6 approved the creation of a speed camera pilot program.
The measure adds an amendment to the County Code to allow the Fairfax County Police Department to operate photo monitoring devices in or around school crossing zones and highway work zones.
There will be a graduated fine structure based on vehicle speed.
Vehicles identified as exceeding the speed limit by 10 to 14 mph would be subject to a civil penalty of $50. The fine would rise to $75 for vehicles going 15 to 19 mph over the speed limit and $100 for vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph.
The county could contract with a private company to provide and operate a speed monitoring camera system. If the pilot program is effective in reducing speeds, the board will consider expanding it to more areas.
The goal of the pilot program is to reduce vehicle speeds and make the roads safer – not to raise revenue, said Board Chair Jeffrey McKay.
5 responses to “Supervisors approve speed cameras”
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I think red light cameras need to be deployed. I see way too many cars running red lights – not pink – RED! Recently I saw a car run a red light making a left hand turn. It’s just so very dangerous! And it’s happening on a regular basis these days.
I wonder where the pilot program will be implemented? I fear that it will be at the higher end schools/neighborhoods will be the pilot whereas the west side of Fairfax needs more protection but tends to be forgotten.
How about cameras on school buses to ticket those jerks who blow past them when unloading/loading kids? We had a kid almost hit in our ‘hood yesterday by one of these fools. The topic has been discussed by our school board going back a decade and still nothing. Falls Church City has them.
Speed cameras are insidious! Every entity that has deployed speed cameras has greatly increased their use as they depend on them as huge revenue machines, NOT as traffic enforcement! This is at the expense of the citizens. If you want targeted traffic enforcement, hire more police officers!
Cops aren’t interested in traffic control. Hiring police cost oodles. Why hire when automation can perform 24/7 365 days a year. And fines aren’t steep enough California fine is $492.