Center Point, AL: New Speed Cameras Catch Speeders
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Center Point, Alabama, is stepping up efforts to curb speeding, installing more traffic cameras along high-risk roads like Center Point Parkway. The new setups have already caught drivers exceeding 80 mph in a 40 mph zone. This move comes after three fatalities near City Hall in the past five years, primarily in residential areas near schools. Mayor Bobby Scott emphasizes the need for safety, placing two cameras in school zones at a middle school and elementary school. Tickets are issued for speeds over 10 mph above the limit, with a third-party company handling citations. The city reviews any disputes, ensuring a civil process. Speeds of up to 86 mph have already been recorded, highlighting the urgent need for these measures.
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