Crime & Safety
State Weighs In On Plan For Red-Light, Speeding Cameras In Milford: Report
The city submitted a proposal to the state which is intended to curb speeding and reckless driving.
MILFORD, CT ? The state has approved a city proposal for nine red light and speeding cameras, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.
The state approved red light cameras for three locations on Boston Post Road and six speeding camera locations.
The approval allows for installation of license plate-reading technology that can detect speeding or failure to stop at a red light. That information is then sent to police for review before any fine is levied.
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The locations of the cameras are based on crash history, frequency of violations, and school or pedestrian zones.
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Related: Public Hearing For Milford Speeding, Red-Light Cameras Coming Up
A fact sheet from the city regarding the cameras notes that "cars speeding in front of our schools, in our neighborhoods, near our shops, restaurants, and recreation areas is the #1 complaint by our residents and business owners."
Drivers will only be fined for speeding violations of more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit.
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