City starts ticketing speeding drivers on Broad Street with automated cameras

[Blus]

I gotta say, those speed cameras are a game changer! I've seen my fair share of reckless driving in Philly, and it's about time someone took action. $100 to $150 for speeding is still a bit steep, but if it means fewer accidents on Broad Street, I'm all for it .

I remember back when I was younger, speeding was just seen as part of the rush of the drive. But times change, and so do our priorities. Now, with all these tech gadgets and speed cameras, we've got to be more mindful of our driving habits . It's not about being a buzzkill; it's about staying safe on the roads.

I'm curious to see how this new system plays out over time, though. Will it deter some drivers who just don't care? Or will others start taking speeding more seriously? Either way, I think it's a step in the right direction .

 

[Grumpy]

Those speed cameras better be doing their job - I mean, 21% fewer fatal crashes is a pretty significant drop already, especially after just a year of having them up . It'll be interesting to see how they pan out in the long run, but for now, it's about time Philly took steps to crack down on reckless driving . Only question is, what's gonna happen to all those drivers who've been zipping past 25mph limits like they're at the Daytona 500?

 

[Cree]

I gotta say, speed cameras are like, totally necessary in Philly . I mean, Broad Street is already a nightmare to drive on, and now they're cracking down hard. I was driving back from the city last weekend and saw this one dude going 45 in a 25 zone... no joke! You gotta admit, it's not worth risking life and limb over a few extra minutes. The fact that fatalities have dropped by 21% already is huge . But, can we talk about how these cameras are gonna change the game for low-income drivers? I know some of my friends who make less than $15 an hour are always stressing 'bout parking tickets and fines. This new system might be a lifesaver... or a financial burden? We need to keep an eye on this and make sure it's not just a rich person's problem

 

[Inter]

I'm all for it ! Those speed cameras are just what we need to shake things up around here. I mean, who wants to risk life and limb to get to their destination 10 seconds faster? Not me, that's for sure. And let's be real, those numbers on Roosevelt Boulevard were pretty impressive - 21% drop in crashes? That's some serious progress! Now I'm not saying it's a silver bullet, but every little bit counts, right?

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

omg, i'm so glad they're cracking down on that crazy Broad St! i mean, who needs close calls or near-misses when you can just get a nice little speeding ticket in the mail? seriously though, 206 fatal crashes is insane - those cameras are definitely worth it if they can even reduce accidents by 21%. and let's be real, $100-$150 isn't too painful for a life saved.

 

[Spooky Spelling from Pla]

just saw the speed cameras go live on Broad St and I gotta say, it's about time . Those 206 fatal crashes in 5 yrs are straight up unacceptable . Now they're trying to crack down on excessive speeds with fines ranging from $100-$150 . It's a good start, but what about infrastructure improvements? Are we just throwing money at the problem or actually fixing the roads?