Chicago City Wire

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the activation of new automated speed enforcement cameras at various locations near parks and schools across the city. Each camera will undergo a 30-day warning period, during which no fines will be imposed. After this period, citations will be issued to registered vehicle owners who exceed the speed limit by six miles per hour or more.

Vehicles traveling between 6-10 mph over the speed limit will incur a $35 fine, while those exceeding the limit by 11 mph or more will face a $100 fine.

The following locations began issuing warnings on July 1, with enforcement set to start on August 15:

- 6198 S Pulaski Rd – Hubbard High School (southbound traffic)

- 6201 S Pulaski Rd – Hubbard High School (northbound traffic)

Additional locations starting their warning period on July 15, with enforcement commencing September 1, include:

- 4258 W 59th St – Pasteur Park

- 2729 S Kedzie Ave – LaVillita Park

- 3624 S Western Ave – McKinley Park

- 851 W 103rd St - Marcus Garvey School

Further locations are expected to join the network throughout the year.

Automated enforcement for school zone cameras is limited to weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The speed limit is set at 20 mph when children are present from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., reverting to the posted limit when no children are around. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., only the posted speed limit applies. For park zones, enforcement coincides with park opening hours—typically from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

All systems feature signs and pavement markings alerting drivers that they are entering an automated speed enforcement Safety Zone.

Active camera locations can be found in the City Data Portal and on ChicagoTrafficTracker.com. More information about speed cameras is available under Automated Speed Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions. Additional details about Chicago's traffic safety strategies can be accessed at Chicago.gov/CompleteStreets.