Drivers will soon face penalties for speeding in construction zones as part of Safe Zones, Indiana’s worksite speed control pilot program. Enforcement will commence on or after Monday, May 5, in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 construction zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
A pre-enforcement warning period began at this location in early 2025. Since then, 90,000 courtesy notices have been sent.
"It’s crucial for drivers to slow down in work zones,” said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. “Speeding in work zones puts construction crews, drivers, and their passengers at risk of injury or even death. Driver behavior, such as speeding, is a recurring factor in work zone crashes and incidents. The Safe Zones program is another tool at our disposal to make work zones safer for everyone.”
The Indiana General Assembly authorized Safe Zones during the 2023 legislative session through House Enrolled Act 1015. By statute, INDOT may deploy Safe Zones at up to four sites at any time. Clear Path on the northeast side of Indianapolis is currently the only active site. Additional sites, which will be announced later, will commence with immediate enforcement. The program aims to protect the lives of motorists and road workers by slowing drivers down and reducing crashes in work zones.
"We want to keep drivers safe on the road, the same as we want to keep road crews safe in work zones," said Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor. "We urge drivers to not only slow down, but also wear their seatbelts, and avoid distractions -- lives depend on it."
Drivers traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit in specified work zones will receive a violation notice by mail. Penalties will be assessed as follows:
• First violation: zero-fine warning
• Second violation: $75 civil fine
• Third and subsequent violations: $150 civil fine
How Safe Zones Work
The system documents vehicle speeds using truck-mounted speed timing devices as they pass through work zones. When a vehicle travels 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit, the system captures an image of the vehicle’s rear license plate. After validating the data, violations are certified and issued to the vehicle owner by mail. By state statute, collected fines go into the state’s General Fund.
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