The streets of Aurora are set to become a safer place with a new Photo Speed Enforcement Program that the Aurora Police Department is initiating. In a social media post, the Aurora Police Department announced the deployment of two mobile photo speed cameras aimed at key locations throughout the city in an effort to reduce the troubling rates of speeding-related crashes and fatalities.
The program kicks off with a 30-day warning period, effective immediately, where violators will receive warnings instead of fines. After which, starting from December 17, fines will be issued to those caught exceeding the speed limits. The police have detailed that cameras will be stationed in residential areas, school zones, streets bordering parks, and work zones, all permissible under state law, and each designated area will be marked with signs to inform drivers of the imminent enforcement zones.
Emphasizing the severity of speeding as a major factor in serious and fatal accidents, the department believes that the sting of a speeding ticket can effectively act as a deterrent against future infractions. According to the Aurora Police Department, 2024 witnessed 7,561 crashes and 50 traffic deaths, while 2025 has already recorded over 6,200 crashes and 47 fatalities, a dire reality that the new enforcement program aims to combat.
Fine amounts are set at $40 for most violations, while infractions occurring in school zones will see a doubling of the penalty to $80, and for those flagrant speeders traveling 25 mph over the limit, a court summons will also be issued. The revenue collected from these fines is planned to be funneled back into the program, and surplus would be allocated for various neighborhood traffic-calming initiatives. Aurora Police Department's initiative reflects a conscientious effort to reinvest in the community's safety and welfare.
