The City of Chicago is ramping up its response to speeding violations near key areas. Beginning Tuesday April 1, the city will issue warnings for 16 new speeding cameras near parks and schools.
According to the city, warning notices with no fines will be issued for the first 30 days after the cameras are installed.
After the initial warning period, citations will begin for vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 6 mph or more.
Vehicles driving 6-10 mph over the speed limit will incur fines of $35. For vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more, the city will issue fines of $100.
New cameras will be installed at the following locations:
- 1455 W Grand Ave – Bickerdike Square Park
- 2716 W Logan Blvd – Lorenz Brentano Elementary School
- 2310 E 103rd St – Trumbull Park
- 2728 S Archer Ave – Palmisano Park
- 3510 W 55th St – Senka Park
- 8740 S Vincennes St – Mahalia Jackson High School
- 1341 W Jackson Blvd – Skinner Park
- 3665 N Austin Ave – Ole A. Thorp Elementary Scholastic Academy
- 5059 N Damen Ave – Winnemac Park
- 6824 W Foster Ave – John W. Garvy Elementary School
- 220 W Fullerton Ave – Lincoln Park
- 5432 N Central Ave – James B. Farnsworth Elementary School
- 4118 N Ashland Ave – Lake View High School
- 4714 N Ashland Ave – Chase Park
- 5857 N Broadway – Broadway Armory Park
- 7115 N Sheridan Rd – Loyola Park
Learn more here.