City of Memphis Launches Automated Speed Camera Enforcement Program

Cameras set to curb reckless driving, prevent crashes

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 8 —The City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department are launching a new automated speed camera enforcement program aimed at changing driver behavior, curbing reckless speeding, and making streets safer for all. The city will install 30 speed cameras at 15 locations, including high-risk intersections, S-curves, and school zones. After a 30-day warning period, the program will begin issuing citations for all violations. The fine for a speed violation is $50.

 
“These cameras have been shown to reduce crashes and serious injuries,” said Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis. “Our goal is to change dangerous driving habits in Memphis and make the roads safer for everyone.”
 
Warnings will begin on Sept. 30, and citations will start on Oct. 30.
 
The City of Memphis has contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in speed safety technology, to administer the program. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video. Law enforcement will verify the infraction before a fine is issued to the vehicle’s owner.
 
“Installing speed zone enforcement cameras at high-risk intersections and school zones is a critical step toward improving community safety,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “We’re committed to creating safer streets for all Memphians, especially our children and pedestrians.”
 
The traffic safety program will use state-of-the-art digital cameras and infraction detection systems, which will be located at the following sites:
 

  • Union Avenue: Rembert to Morrison (School Zone)

  • Whitney Avenue: Mountain Terrace to Wingate (School Zone)

  • Tillman Street: McAdoo to Tillman Cove (School Zone)

  • Kirby Parkway: Raines to Birchwalk (School Zone)

  • Stratford Road: Bowen to Marcel (School Zone)

  • East Holmes Road: Tulane to Elvis Presley Blvd. (School Zone)

  • Perkins Road: Wooddale to Scottsdale (School Zone) and Reverse Curve

  • North White Station Road: Normandy to Heatherway (School Zone)

  • Getwell Road: Mallory to Elliston (School Zone)

  • New Allen Road: Hawkins Mill Road to Price of Peace Church (Reverse Curve)

  • Tchulahoma Road: Shannon Circle to 400 feet South of Christine (Reverse Curve)

  • McLean Road: Forrest to Faxon (School Zone)

  • Quince Road: Sulgrave to Solway (School Zone)

  • Perkins Road: 100 feet South of Chip to 100 feet North of Perkins Cove (Reverse Curve)

  • Knight Arnold Road: 600 feet East of Mendenhall to 200 feet of Spencer (Reverse Curve)
 
For more information on the new traffic safety program, visit memphistn.gov/slowdown
 

Media Contact:

Arlenia Cole, Media Affairs Manager, City of Memphis

[email protected]