After a six-year-absence, speed monitoring cameras are returning to the streets of Phoenix.
In late February, 17 speed-monitoring cameras will be placed at various spots throughout the city. Just over half of those will rotate locations every six months to monitor corridors known for speed-involved crashes.
The eight other cameras will be placed in 15 mile-an-hour school zones. Those will rotate weekly throughout the school year.
The cameras will activate Feb. 23, with a 30-day warning period. Violators will be issued citations thereafter.
Red light cameras have also been approved, but there is no timeline for their return.
According to the city, "corridor cameras will be placed mid-block at the following locations."
Phoenix speed camera locations
- Thunderbird Road: 35th Avenue to Interstate 17
- 32nd Street: Greenway Parkway to Bell Road
- Thunderbird Road: Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
- 7th Street: Thomas Road to Indian School Road
- Indian School Road: 83rd Avenue to 75th Avenue
- Camelback Road: 24th Street to 32nd Street
- 51st Avenue: Van Buren Street to Interstate 10
- Baseline Road: 16th Street to 24th Street
- Bell Road: Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
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