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Photo safety cameras will return to Phoenix roadways beginning Sunday, Feb. 23.
The city will deploy 17 speed‑monitoring cameras at locations throughout Phoenix as part of its Photo Safety Program, which is intended to supplement traffic enforcement efforts and support the city’s Vision Zero strategies, according to a press release.
“The Photo Safety Program is an important step forward in our commitment to reducing fatalities on Phoenix roads,” said Briiana Velez, street transportation director for the city of Phoenix. “Photo safety cameras are just one resource towards safer roadways – I’m proud that we are implementing a program that strengthens our safety efforts and aligns with our Vision Zero Action Plan,” Ms. Velez said.
The program includes nine cameras that will rotate among roadway corridors with a history of speed‑related crashes. Those camera locations will rotate after a six‑month period. An additional eight cameras will be used in 15‑mph school zones and will rotate weekly throughout the school year.
The corridor camera locations include:
Thunderbird Road from 35th Avenue to Interstate 17
32nd Street from Greenway Parkway to Bell Road
Thunderbird Road from Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
Seventh Street from Thomas Road to Indian School Road
Indian School Road from 83rd Avenue to 75th Avenue
Camelback Road from 24th Street to 32nd Street
51st Avenue from Van Buren Street to Interstate 10
Baseline Road from 16th Street to 24th Street
Bell Road from Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
A 30‑day warning period will begin Sunday, Feb. 23, during which drivers who exceed the posted speed limit will receive warning notices rather than citations. Citation enforcement will begin Tuesday, March 25.
City officials said the Photo Safety Program is focused on improving roadway safety rather than generating revenue. The program operates on a cost‑recovery model, and any remaining funds will be directed toward the city’s Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan.
“Our goal is to reduce fatal collisions, and this technology is a proven tool to help achieve that,” said Nicholas Diponzio, commander with the Phoenix Police Department. “Helping everyone who lives, works and visits Phoenix reach their destination safely,” Cmdr. Diponzio said.
