Colorado’s new speed cameras outsmart your apps and are set to completely redefine how drivers behave on the road

Colorado speed cameras are no longer something you can outsmart with a quick tap of the brakes and a glance at your phone.

The latest system rolling out across the state flips the script on how speed enforcement works.

Instead of catching drivers in a single moment, it tracks behavior over time.

If you’re constantly using technology to keep track of speed cameras, you might want to rethink how you approach the road.

The speeding tickets will be mailed directly to the owner

Unlike traditional setups, this new approach doesn’t rely on a single roadside camera.

Instead, multiple cameras measure your average speed across a stretch of road.

Many drivers slow down when their navigation app warns them, then speed back up immediately.

This wouldn’t work anymore; if you’re over the limit for the entire distance, the system knows.

If your average speed exceeds the limit by more than 10 mph, a $75 ticket is mailed directly to the vehicle’s registered owner.

There’s no traffic stop or points added to your license, which may seem odd.

However, it’s actually designed that way on purpose.

By keeping violations in the civil category and tying them to the car rather than the driver, the system avoids many of the legal challenges that have tripped up similar programs in the past.

The new Colorado speed cameras were pretty controversial

Many people felt uncomfortable with the extra surveillance, citing privacy concerns.

“I worry more that they have to track every license plate for this to work far more than it being used to give out tickets,” said one Redditor.

Others questioned how fair the enforcement will be, and whether those issued a fine will be given a chance to appeal or defend themselves.

However, despite the many criticisms, overseas observers were quick to point out that average speed cameras were already commonplace in many countries around the world.

“We have these in Norway, not super common but used in places where there have been a history of accidents or excessive speeding! Not really a big issue with them to be honest,” one person said.

An Australian on the same subreddit also mentioned that Waze remains useful even if such cameras were implemented.

“We have average speed cameras in Australia, and actually Waze does show you when you enter an average speed camera zone and when you exit it,” he said.

“So Waze is still as useful as with any fixed point camera, it still helps you avoid getting a ticket.”

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