Your speeding tickets are about to get real annoying, real fast
Mile high on the wire — altitude and attitude.
So here's what's wild— you know how everyone complains about I-70 traffic heading up to the mountains, or just trying to get across town on Federal during rush hour? Well, the State Senate is about to vote on a proposal that could mean speed cameras ticketing drivers for going just a *tiny* bit over the limit. We're talking about automated fines hitting your mailbox for basically a rolling stop sign infraction. This isn't just about catching folks ripping down Colfax at 80 mph; it's about potentially fining you for nudging five over.
Okay, context— right now, if a speed camera catches you, it's usually for a more significant infraction, or in school zones. This proposal, if it passes, could really expand the reach of these things. Think about the drive on Santa Fe, or even just rolling through Wash Park. It feels like a cash grab, honestly. We already deal with some of the worst traffic in the country, and now we might be getting pinged for breathing too hard on the gas pedal.
### What This Means for Denver Drivers
* **More Fines:** Expect a potential surge in automated speeding tickets, even for minor infractions. * **Revenue Generation:** The city and state stand to collect a lot more money from drivers. * **Driver Frustration:** This could make navigating Denver's already congested streets even more stressful.
It feels like another way the city is making it harder to just... exist. Between insane housing prices that push you out to the far reaches of the metro area, making your commute longer, and now potentially getting fined for tiny speed infractions on that commute? It’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone just trying to get by here in Denver.
Mile high on the wire — altitude and attitude.
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