DRIVERS risk hefty penalties under a new speeding crackdown that’s set to take effect.
And, it will not be cops who issue sanctions to offending road users.
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From July 21, drivers who are clocked going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit could be snapped by speeding cameras that have been installed across a stretch of road.
And, they risk receiving an unwanted note in their mailbox.
Drivers risk being slapped with $75 fines under the new crackdown, according to the Colorado Department of Transport.
But, penalties will not arrive immediately as there is a 30-day grace period.
For the first month, offending drivers will receive a warning.
If they are caught speeding after the 30-day grace period, then they risk penalties.
But, drivers clocked speeding will not have points added to their licenses.
Under the new law, drivers will have a 45-day window to appeal any penalty.
But, drivers have been warned that the owners of cars will be responsible for the fine – even if they are not behind the wheel.
The new rules are set to come into force across an 11-mile stretch of Colorado 119.
Colorado 119 spans more than 63 miles in the north-central Colorado area.
And, the cameras will be dotted on both sides of the road.
Officials at the state’s Department of Transportation have revealed the motive behind the new speeding restriction.
They want to reduce the number of speeding fatalities.
What is reckless driving?
Laws across the country are cracking down on careless drivers who endanger other people on the road. Here are some behaviors that are considered reckless driving:
- Speeding
- Street racing
- Aggressive driving/road rage
- Tailgating
- Driving under the influence
- Using a phone while driving
- Running red lights
- Inattentive driving
- Improperly changing lanes
- Not signaling
- Carrying too many passengers
- Weaving in and out of traffic
More than 47,000 speeding citations were issued to drivers across Colorado.
And last year, cops probed 560 accidental or fatal crashes involving speeding drivers.
But, officials said that traffic fatalities are down 21% across the state.
Colorado is not the only state that is cracking down on speeding drivers.
In Pennsylvania, Americans who are over 11mph over the limit and are convicted for not driving safely risk losing their license automatically for 15 days.
Drivers caught speeding in a workzone for the first time will not be penalized financially.
They will just receive a warning.
If they are caught speeding a second time, then they will be hit with a $75 fine.
A third offense will result in a $150 fine.
Offending drivers will not have any points added to their license similar to rules in Colorado.
Drivers can pay their fines either in person, online or via the phone.
Although there is a crackdown on speeding in workzones, drivers risk penalties even if there is no maintenance taking place.
And, a law came into force across Pennsylvania cracking down on drivers who use their cell phones at the wheel.
The rule came into force on June 5 and penalties of $50 could be issued.
