Eaton, Colo., Will Launch Mobile Speed Cameras Dec. 1

(TNS) — Eaton police hope to reduce speeding and increase roadway safety with speed cameras throughout a handful of corridors within the city.

The program will go into effect Dec. 1, according to an Eaton Police Department news release. Drivers found going 10-plus miles per hour over the speed limit will be issued $40 citations.

“All citizens share a responsibility to provide a safe community,” Eaton Police Chief Jason Bollhorst said in an email. “On the roadways, we can all demonstrate that commitment by obeying the traffic laws. The laws were created to ensure a safe environment on and around the roadways. The safety and well-being on our children, spouses, family, friends and everyone we care about can be impacted. Their safety matters!”

The technology only captures images of vehicles that are speeding, and a sworn officer will manually review all citations. Corridors will be clearly marked with signs 300 feet before they begin, and there will be additional signage 200 to 500 feet before the cameras themselves, the department said.

The speed cameras will only be deployable throughout a handful of corridors within town limits:

• U.S. 85 — or Oak Avenue — from Weld County Road 76 to Colorado Parkway
• Collins Street — or Weld 74 — From Weld 35 to Weld 39
• Weld 35 from 3rd Street to Benjamin Drive
• Weld 39 — or Christensen Avenue — from Hawkstone Drive to Weld 72
• Weld 76 from U.S. 85 to Weld 39.

Enforcement of those areas will be conducted strategically as resources allow, the department said.

The launch will begin with a manual deployment phase, meaning a sworn officer will be physically present at the site operating and monitoring the equipment.

The initial camera will be operated by an officer similar to a standard radar gun and won’t cost the town any money up front, Bollhorst said. After the program gets up and running, the city will pay for the equipment, but Bollhorst said he hopes the revenue from the citations will cover the cost.

If the program is successful, there are also options to expand to cameras mounted roadside or in mobile units similar to what the Greeley Police Department rolled out earlier this year.

Community members are encouraged to share feedback either through the town’s website at EatonCO.org/Police or by calling 970-454-2122. For more information, go to EatonCO.org/SpeedRadar.

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