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Auburn staff: speed-camera testing begins Jan. 12; enforcement not yet scheduled
Summary
City of Auburn communications staff said speed-camera testing will begin Jan. 12 and that signs and flashing lights will mark test locations; they framed the cameras as a safety measure driven by community reports of dangerous speeding.
Jonathan Weber, communications manager for the city of Auburn, said a recent city post about speed cameras drew mixed public reaction but that the cameras are intended to reduce dangerous speeding in areas identified through community feedback. "The enforcement does not start this month, but the testing does. January 12," he said.
Angie, a city communications staffer who returned from leave, said at least one camera is being placed "because of community feedback that that was, like, a dangerous speeding area," and praised visible signage and flashing lights that will alert drivers to test locations. Weber and Angie emphasized the communications goal: ensure drivers know cameras are coming so the program reduces speed rather than surprising motorists.
City staff did not provide the exact locations of cameras during the episode. The hosts framed the rollout as a safety-focused program and urged drivers to slow down, noting that the signs should make camera locations obvious while testing is under way. The city’s social-media posts about the cameras generated substantial attention on Facebook and Instagram, which communications staff said achieved a primary goal: residents heard about the new traffic-safety step.
The communications team encouraged people with questions to follow the city’s official social channels for further details. No municipal ordinance, enforcement policy, or fine schedule was discussed on the podcast.
