US, UK Cities Expand Speed Camera Enforcement

Speed enforcement cameras have recently been installed in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Middletown, Connecticut, as both cities respond to growing concerns over reckless driving and road safety. Middletown is the first city in Connecticut to activate these cameras, instituting a grace period with warnings and then $50 fines, with funds directed to road safety projects. Fort Collins will impose $40 civil penalties for violations exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more, but points will not be added to licenses. Connecticut lawmakers are also considering tougher penalties for 'extreme reckless' driving, including fines up to $1,000 and potential jail time. Separately, in the UK, residents of Morell Avenue in Oxford are advocating for speed cameras after repeated dangerous incidents in their neighborhood. These developments underscore a global trend toward automated speed enforcement and stricter legislation to enhance road safety.