Senate committee OKs work zone speed camera bill
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that would allow automated enforcement of speed limits in Pennsylvania’s work zones. The bill now goes to the full Senate for a vote.
Senate Bill 840, sponsored by Senators David Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks), would establish a five-year pilot program to test the automated enforcement program in active work zones on Interstate highways managed by either PennDOT or the Turnpike Commission. The owners of cars photographed traveling at least 11 miles per hour above the posted speed limit would receive a $100 citation in the mail. The bill also requires advanced warning signs to be placed in advance of camera usage to alert motorists that automated enforcement is in operation.
If the measure receives Senate approval, it will then be considered by the House before being sent to the governor for final approval.
