Colorado is introducing new speed cameras that could counteract any warnings your GPS app is giving you
Published on May 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on May 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
In Colorado, new speed cameras are being introduced which could work against any warning your GPS app sends your way.
It’s always handy when your GPS tells you that a speed camera is up ahead, if only because it sharpens your focus and ensures you don’t run foul of a ticket.
But a new line of speed cameras in Colorado is set to make that whole system obsolete.
Run afoul of this and a $75 fine will be making its way to your address.
How the new Colorado speed cameras work
We’ve all been there – we’re driving along and our GPS app tells us that a speed camera is up ahead.
It’s a reminder to exercise more caution with our driving, to avoid landing ourselves with a speeding fine.
Who could say how many dollars have been saved for drivers thanks to this?
But if you’re living in Colorado, this little life hack could soon be a thing of the past.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has set up more than a dozen new cameras along I-25 and Highway 119 south of Fort Collins.
These new units will capture average speed, by snapping a picture of passing license plates at an entry and exit point.
From this, the cameras will calculate average speeds and fine speeders automatically.
At this point in time, the cameras are being used in construction zones – speeding presents obvious dangers for both drivers and the workers on the ground.
How effective has all of this been?
Well, the CDOT set up a 30-day warning period before enforcement went into effect along the I-25.
During this period, would-be violators would get a notice by mail, but weren’t fined.
Before the fines went into effect, the CDOT saw excessive speed drop by 90 percent in that zone.
“The goal isn’t to punish drivers; it’s to prevent crashes before they happen,” CDOT’s Chief Engineer Keith Stefanik said.
“Speeding continues to be a contributing factor to crashes and fatalities in Colorado. Safer speeds save lives — it’s that simple.”
Around the world, authorities are looking at new ways of cracking down on speeding
Speeding is something that local authorities will always be looking to reduce, and speed cameras are a handy way of tackling it.
Over in the UK, one speed camera quickly became the country’s most lucrative when it racked up $3.1 million in fines from one spot.
But speed cameras – like most tech – is always evolving and changing to meet the ever-changing needs.
That’s right, AI has entered the picture.
Over in the Greek capital of Athens, one AI camera was dishing out more than 1,000 tickets in four days.
Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
