Speed cameras coming to Illinois work zones.

cheri1122 · Jun 16, 2012

AMonger said:
If they really wasn't ppl to slow down, the answer is hot chicks and bikinis. Really.

That kind of mindset explains why so many problems never get solved. Really.

Rocketman · Jun 16, 2012

I despise the way they setup the work zones as much as anyone does. As mentioned, MI is a pain...and PA is the state I hate the most for the wz management, but still...I would rather err on the side of caution than risk someone's life...or get a wz speeding ticket.

Turtle · Jun 16, 2012

I like the Work Zones in Texas. "FINES DOUBLE IN WORK ZONE. WORK ZONE SPEED: 70 MPH"

pearlpro · Jun 16, 2012

I live in Illionois near most of the Construction thats going down I 64, I 70 and I 55 and I have yet to see an actual PHOTO ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, People speed thru work zones here like its not even there, if they dont see a cop car its foot down and GO GO GO.....Most of the traffic cameras in and around the area are embroiled in Legality issues and in courts there overturning the tickets, some places are even abandoning the cameras due to the legal costs they are incurring to defend the photos...

Dabus1952 · Jun 18, 2012

They use vans with a speed camera mounted on it .They used this on 294 during the rebuilding.The place you need to becareful is in Chicago .Starting this august they are setting up speed camera's in school zone's. with a $100 ticket mailed to you.

AMonger · Jun 20, 2012

Dabus1952 said:
They use vans with a speed camera mounted on it .They used this on 294 during the rebuilding.The place you need to becareful is in Chicago .Starting this august they are setting up speed camera's in school zone's. with a $100 ticket mailed to you.

Already happening. Some of our drivers got tickets at the end of last school year.

mjmsprt40 · Jun 20, 2012

I came up I-65 in Indiana this morning. There's a work zone just South of Demotte. People zipping through the WZ. All of a sudden everybody slows, there's four troopers giving out tickets just North of the WZ.

Chicago: I expect the Rahmulan Empire to be a mess. Ticketing cameras near parks and schools, well publicised so unless you're from way out of town you probably know about it. The city is broke, and even some of Rahm's supporters are calling this a cash grab.

bobwg · Jun 26, 2012

Story on local news in St Louis the speed camera vans will be used day and night in construction zones near St Louis and other parts of the state. The state police says signs have been in place for months but actual enforcement begins this weekend first time fine is $375 and 2 nd ticket is $1,000 and if 2 nd ticket given within 2 years of the first ticket you lose your license for 90 days

pearlpro · Jun 26, 2012

Driving thru these areas daily and I have yet to see THE VAN, now there are lots of cycle cops in the area of I 64 near Fairview Heights I 255 interchange ,this is a hi traffic Lots of speeders feeding the bears , I see State cops on 255 all the time

bobwg · Jun 27, 2012

Again they start using the VANS July 1 st

piattteam · Jun 27, 2012

As someone stated earlier, DON"T SPEED!! It is EASY to not get a speeding ticket!!!!!!!

AMonger · Jun 27, 2012

bobwg said:
Again they start using the VANS July 1 st

July 1st about 3 years ago. It's an old announcement that's been making the rounds occasionally.

AMonger · Jun 27, 2012

piattteam said:
As someone stated earlier, DON"T SPEED!! It is EASY to not get a speeding ticket!!!!!!!

Would your position be the same if the work zone speed limit was 10mph, or would you speed through it then?

xiggi · Jun 27, 2012

Here is a recent article concerning Chicago.

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/37/3710.asp

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AMonger · Jun 28, 2012

xiggi said:
Here is a recent article concerning Chicago.

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/37/3710.asp

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Yes, those nuisance cameras have been operating for a while, but those are not the work zone camera vans cited in the OP.

piattteam · Jun 28, 2012

Amonger, speed limit is speed limit. If one chooses to intentionally speed, how can they be mad at anyone else for getting ticketed?

bobwg · Jun 28, 2012

Amonger it is not an old announcement it was on the local news in st louis a few days ago they had a state cop on and the story is also on www.ksdk.com. The clearly marked state police vans with speed radar and cameras start working this July 1 2012

AMonger · Jun 28, 2012

piattteam said:
Amonger, speed limit is speed limit. If one chooses to intentionally speed, how can they be mad at anyone else for getting ticketed?

Well, your position is ridiculous, but at least you're consistent.

highway star · Jun 28, 2012

AMonger said:
Would your position be the same if the work zone speed limit was 10mph, or would you speed through it then?

If you're going to use a ridiculous argument, why not say, "Would your position be the same if they wanted you to go in reverse?" LOL... OMG!!...

Sorry, but it is just as simple as don't speed.