The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, in Hancock and Jasper counties.
Starting on March 23, Safe Zones enforcement will resume in the I-70 construction zone between mile markers 104.9 and 109 in Hancock County near Greenfield.
Also on March 23, Safe Zones enforcement will begin on I-65 between mile markers 210 and 219 in Jasper County near Rensselaer.
The program is currently active and will continue in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 work zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Once active, vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a violation notice via mail. The first violation results in a zero-fine warning, followed by a $75 civil fine for second violations, and a $150 civil fine for third and subsequent violations.
Safe Zones was authorized by the Indiana General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session through House Enrolled Act 1015. By statute, the program may be active in up to four work zones at any given time. The program aims to protect the lives of motorists and road workers by slowing drivers down and reducing crashes in work zones.
The system documents vehicle speeds using truck-mounted speed timing devices as they pass through work zones. When a vehicle is traveling 11 mph or more than the posted speed limit, the system captures an image of the vehicle’s rear license plate. After data is validated, violations are certified and issued to the owner of the vehicle by mail. In accordance with state statute, collected fines go into the state’s General Fund.
Signs are posted to notify drivers entering and exiting active worksites that speeds are being monitored by an automated system. Workers must be present at the time of an event for a violation to be valid. Violations may be paid online, by phone, or by mail. Payment is due within 30 days of a violation being mailed.
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