Chicago City Wire

The City of Chicago is set to implement automated speed enforcement cameras at 16 new locations starting April 1, 2025. Initially, the cameras will issue warnings for 30 days, after which vehicles exceeding the speed limit by six miles per hour or more will receive citations. Fines will be $35 for speeds between 6-10 mph over the limit, and $100 for speeds exceeding 11 mph above the limit.

Chicago's speed camera initiative aims to bolster traffic safety efforts, which include street design, traffic calming, and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. The new cameras are placed near schools and parks at addresses such as 1455 W Grand Ave near Bickerdike Square Park and 2716 W Logan Blvd near Lorenz Brentano Elementary School.

The cameras will operate within specific hours. For school zones, enforcement is active from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days, with a 20 mph limit when children are present between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. For park zones, enforcement aligns with park hours, typically from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

All enforcement zones will have signs and pavement markings to alert drivers. Information on current camera locations is available on the City Data Portal and ChicagoTrafficTracker.com, while resources for frequently asked questions can be found on the Automated Speed Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions page. Further insights into Chicago's traffic safety measures are accessible at Chicago.gov/CompleteStreets.