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21 May 2014
Mark Heckathorn
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District, district of columbia, Metropolitan Police Department, restricted truck camera, speed camera

District Adds 14 New Speed Cameras

Beginning Tuesday (May 20), the District of Columbia began turning on some of the 14 new automated speed cameras and one restricted truck camera in the city.

The District is adding 14 new speed cameras similar to this one across the city. (Photo: Washington Post)

The District is adding 14 new speed cameras similar to this one across the city. (Photo: Washington Post)

Not all of the cameras are in place yet, but as they are put up and turned on, violators will receive warnings in the mail for the first 30 days. Then police will issue citations and fines to violators. The fines from the speed cameras are the same as issued by an actual police officer: up to 10 mph over the speed limit, $50; 11-15 mph over the speed limit, $100; 16-20 mph over the speed limit, $150; 21-25 mph over the speed limit, $200; and over 25 mph will earn you a $300 fine.

The Metropolitan Police Department said the cameras are placed where speeding or restricted truck traffic has been a problem. Although some wonder if the cameras aren’t just a way for the city to fill its coffers. Last year, cameras brought in $75 million to the city treasury.

New speed-limit cameras:

Camera Location Lane Direction Speed Limit
4600 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW Northwest-bound lane 25 mph
3900 block of Cathedral Avenue NW Northwest-bound lane 25 mph
2600 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW South-bound lane 25 mph
4600 block of Reservoir Road NW Northwest-bound lane 25 mph
2200 block of 18th Street NW North-bound lane 25 mph
3600 block of Georgia Avenue NW South-bound lane 30 mph
4600 block of Arkansas Avenue NW Southwest-bound lane 25 mph
New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road NE East-bound lane 35 mph
2200 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE Northeast-bound lane 30 mph
3600 block of South Dakota Avenue NE Northeast-bound lane 25 mph
4600 block of N H Burroughs Avenue NE Northwest-bound lane 25 mph
200 block of 44th Street NE South-bound lane 25 mph
2500 block of Martin Luther King Avenue SE North-bound lane 25 mph
4200 block of 6th Street SE South-bound lane 25 mph

 

Oversized truck camera:

1800 block of Monroe Street NE West-bound lane 25 mph
Mark Heckathorn
About the Author
Editor-in-Chief Mark Heckathorn is a journalist, movie buff and foodie. He oversees DC on Heels editorial operations as well as strategic planning and staff development. Reach him with story ideas or suggestions at dcoheditor (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Mark Heckathorn

Mark Heckathorn
Editor-in-Chief Mark Heckathorn is a journalist, movie buff and foodie. He oversees DC on Heels editorial operations as well as strategic planning and staff development. Reach him with story ideas or suggestions at dcoheditor (at) gmail (dot) com. 
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