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INDOT presents early data showing 70% drop in excessive speeding under 'Indiana Safe Zones' pilot; lawmakers seek crash metrics
Summary
INDOT told the committee its Indiana Safe Zones work‑zone speed enforcement pilot reduced excessive speeding by about 70% in camera zones during pre‑ and early live enforcement; members pressed for crash counts and a clear definition of success before expanding fines.
Aaron Wainscott of INDOT described the Indiana Safe Zones pilot, a work‑zone speed control system authorized by the General Assembly in 2023 that launched a pre‑enforcement public‑awareness phase in August 2024. "During this phase, motorists exceeded the posted worksite speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more, received courtesy notices only," Wainscott said. Live enforcement began on May 5, 2025; because live enforcement had been in place for only a short window the agency characterized enforcement and revenue data as an early snapshot.
Wainscott said approximately $4,800 in civil penalties…
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