📸 Speed Camera Program Summary FAQ

Village officials are considering a proposal to install four fixed speed cameras and one handheld speed camera to address a serious speeding issue identified during a 2023 study. That study revealed around 1,500 daily speeders, with many exceeding the limit by more than 10 MPH.

Key Points:

• Legality: Speed cameras are legal for cities and villages under “home rule,” despite restrictions on county and township roads.

• Need: The village lacks the resources to hire enough officers to manage the volume of speeding violations.

• Efficiency: An officer can only handle a few stops daily, while cameras automate the process.

• Operation: Fixed cameras work independently; handheld cameras will be operated by officers.

• Ticket Threshold: Citations will begin at speeds 10 MPH over the limit.

• Cost & Revenue: There are no upfront costs to the village. 40% of citation revenue goes to the company managing and calibrating the system. Remaining funds could support the police department, possibly reducing the need for future levies.

• Notification: Residents will receive postcards, and signage will be placed at village limits. A 30-day warning period will precede citations.

• Police Focus: Officers will patrol side streets and local businesses to enforce other traffic laws and deter petty theft.

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