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The data collected indicated that the absence of functioning cameras led to a 44% increase in speeding violations, particularly for drivers exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 miles per hour. This spike in infractions occurred near key areas, such as a park and two nearby schools, raising safety concerns about speeding drivers in a high pedestrian traffic region.
Community Safety Concerns
Officials from DMPD expressed serious apprehensions about the safety threats posed by speeding drivers, especially those exceeding the limit by more than 20 miles per hour. They pointed out that these alarming trends underscore the necessity of traffic enforcement tools like mobile speed cameras, particularly in neighborhoods characterized by lower speed limits and heightened walkability.