A single Indiana worksite is handing out 1,000 traffic tickets a day

Speedy drivers beware, as in Indiana, there are reportedly 1,000 traffic tickets being issued in a certain construction area.

Located deep in the depths of the state, it’s part of a special zone program, which in turn is saving lives.

The tickets come into play when drivers exceed the speed limit by a specific amount and can result in fines if speeding persists.

The ‘Safe Zone’ was rolled out just a matter of months ago, and now tickets are hitting high numbers with offenders being caught red-handed by specialist equipment.

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If you’re traveling on a certain Indiana highway, you should take note

Across the US, several road enforcement methods are in place, but in Indiana, one highway is issuing a mass of traffic tickets.

It’s all happening on the I-465 and I-69 interchange, where a ‘Safe Zone is in operation.

The Safe Zone website explained that when a vehicle is caught hitting speeds of 11mph or more over the limit, a clever system snaps the license plate on the rear of the vehicle.

After all the necessary data is captured, the driver will receive a letter in the mail notifying them.

The first time someone violates the rules, there is a warning with no fine attached.

However, if the violation of the rules persists, things ramp up to a $75 civil penalty, which then increases to $150.

The money ultimately ends up in the General Fund for the state.

The pilot program is initially set to last five years and aims to reduce crashes, lower speeds, and save lives.

The number of traffic tickets being issued hits a new height

It seems that some drivers have been breaking the rules in record numbers.

In fact, WTHR reports that over 1,000 traffic tickets are being issued each day, which, you have to admit, is a huge amount.

But when data was released after the first month of the system being in place, it was clear that it was working.

“Overall, we’re seeing slower speeds in the Clear Path work zone.

“Speed is the leading factor in fatal crashes, and our goal is to create safer conditions for drivers, their passengers, and road workers,” INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist said in a press release.

So, as they say goes, drastic times call for drastic measures, and even though tickets have been issued, things have started to improve.

In fact, to date, over 168,000 tickets have been reportedly issued, amounting to more than $600,000.

In May, ‘incidence of excessive speeds’ decreased by 75 percent.

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