Minneapolis announces locations of first speed enforcement cameras

Minneapolis announced five spots where the city’s first-ever traffic safety cameras will enforce speed limits this fall.

On Tuesday morning, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey officially signed the contract with NovoaGlobal, a national traffic enforcement provider, after it was approved by the city council last week.

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The traffic camera safety pilot program is part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative, aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and severe injuries.

A warning will be issued for a first offense, but after that, a $40 fine will be issued for a car going 10 mph or more over the limit, and increases to $80 for speeds 20 mph or over.

The cameras will be placed at the following intersections:

Third Street North near First Avenue North in Downtown

Fremont Avenue North near West Broadway Avenue in Near North

18th Avenue Northeast near Central Avenue Northeast in Northeast

Chicago Avenue near Franklin Avenue East in Ventura Village

Nicollet Avenue near 46th Street West in King Field/Tangletown

“Minneapolis is taking commonsense steps to protect lives on our streets,” said Frey. “With these traffic safety cameras, we’re making clear that speeding and reckless driving won’t be tolerated—especially near our schools and areas with lots of foot traffic. This pilot program is about saving lives, not writing tickets, and I’m proud to have signed the contract this morning to get this work moving.” 

According to the city, the scale and expansion of the program will be based upon early results, capacity and community feedback.
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