Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The first speed cameras are up and running with more to come throughout Annapolis.
Drivers are reminded to watch their speeds in school zones during 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays now that the first speed cameras in Annapolis are in effect. Those caught driving 12 mph or more than the speed limit will be sent a $40 citation in the mail—with only warnings issued for the month of March. The city has one fixed and two mobile speed enforcement cameras inside vehicles so they can be positioned in different school zones. The areas are marked with signs indicating speed is photo-enforced in those areas. Patch previously reported the presence of speed cameras near Mills Parole and Germantown elementary schools. The following school zones were also chosen as locations—if they don't already have automated speed enforcement equipment…
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The city says speed cameras will be installed by March 1 near Mills Parole and Germantown elementary schools.
The city of Annapolis announced that the first phase of speed camera installation near local schools will be completed by Friday. The following two school zones have been chosen as the first active locations: Mills Parole Elementary Germantown Elementary The speed enforcement equipment uses a radar camera programmed to capture a series of photographs of vehicles exceeding the posted limit by more than 12 mph during the weekday hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. only. To allow drivers who live, work or travel through the area time to become more familiar with the program, warning notices will be issued to violators for the first 30 days beginning March 1. Once the grace period concludes, violators will receive a $40 citation, which may be contested …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Eleven schools around Annapolis have been chosen as speed camera locations.
Drivers passing 11 schools in Annapolis will soon see signs alerting them to a "speed zone," which means police may have a speed camera watching them. "Even though there are 11 schools that we will announce to the public, there will only be three with cameras," Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop said. Pristoop plans to announce the 11 locations once the Department of Public Works starts putting up the 64 "speed zone" signs—which he anticipates could be as early as Monday. The signs will indicate where the cameras will start and stop recording drivers. "The idea is that you will never get a speeding ticket if you open your eyes and read a sign," Pristoop said. He's assigned eight police officers to move and calibrate the cameras each …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Annapolis' mayor talks about some of the major changes to transportation in his monthly video address.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen's monthly update for August 2012 includes information about new speed cameras, bus stop shelters, circulator trolley ridership and parking garage rates and amenities. Read more about the issues Cohen discusses in the video by clicking on the articles below: Annapolis Circulator Celebrates One Year of Service Parking Rates Rise in Annapolis Aug. 20 City To Add Speed Cameras Around School Zones City Unveils New Plan For Navigating Downtown
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Legislation passed Monday night by the Annapolis City Council will allow for the use of speed cameras near certain designated school zones.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Annapolis City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve legislation that will allow for speed cameras in certain designated school zones. Council members also passed legislation establishing a fine "not to exceed $40," as noted in the legislation. The Capital spoke with Alderman Fred Paone (R-2nd Ward) who has been critical of the legislation in past meetings, but voted in favor of it. Check Patch later for a story from the meeting. Take the poll below and leave a comment to share your thoughts on the issue.
B. P.
2:31 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Speed lights question The lights at 665 all ways question. The timing on the yellow lights appear to have been shortened. We noticed that when the light turns yellow it immediately turns red. So folks will break. I see more accidents involving rear ending occuring. the light turned yellow as the car in front of me went through I stopped as it immediately turned red. Several of my friends and … more ›