Caught Speeding in Greeley? New Cameras Are Handing Out Fines

You better watch your speed in Greeley because you could end up paying big time.

We previously reported that Greeley was launching a new speeding camera program. The program began on May 14. You may have noticed vehicles with cameras attached to them.

READ MORE: About Greeley's New Speeding Camera Program

What Are These Camera Vans Doing in Greeley?

These vehicles are mobile speed enforcers. The goal for the city of Greeley is to distribute speeding tickets in hopes that drivers in Northern Colorado slow down. It is a program that is similar to the ones launched in Loveland and Fort Collins.

The mobile speed cameras were installed on May 14. However, the cameras were only giving drivers warnings instead of fines and citations.

Go 25 Over? You Could Be Facing a Misdemeanor

This was just for the first 30 days. We are past that now. Now, the speeding cameras that have been installed have officially started giving out citations.

The Greeley Police Department will issue citations. If drivers are going 25 miles per hour over the speed limit there could be major consequences.

... if the vans capture a driver going 25mph or more over the posted limit, the Greeley Police Department has the option to increase the citation to a misdemeanor offense...

What Makes Greeley’s Speed Camera Program Different?

Greeley's speeding camera program is different than programs in other cities. In Fort Collins and Loveland, these cameras live in one place. The Greeley speeding program is mobile.

READ MORE: Mailbox Speeding Cameras Installed in Fort Collins

Speed Vans Will Move to Target Problem Streets

The vans analyzing speeding data will not be in one location. The vans will target different areas throughout the city and try to fix speeding issues one street at a time.