Colorado Speed Enforcement Program

Aerial view of CO 119 work zone facing the Boulder Flatirons. The work zone features large trucks, orange cones and a large dirt area.

Program Overview

CDOT’s Speed Enforcement program aims to manage speeds and reduce speed-related crashes along state-owned highways to improve safety for drivers, road workers, children and roadway users. Speed safety cameras will be placed in work zones along high-risk corridors where speeding is a major issue to help prevent crashes and save lives.

Work zones present challenging driving conditions with narrow or shifting lanes and often active equipment and workers on the roadway, reducing room for driver error. Traditional law enforcement is difficult in these areas, making speed safety cameras a vital tool. This program is focused on protecting lives, not punishing drivers. Enforcing compliance with posted speed limits through work zones means safer roads statewide.

In 2023, the Colorado General Assembly passed Revised Statute 42-4-110.5, expanding the use of automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS). This allows CDOT and local agencies to enforce speed compliance using cameras and sensors in high-risk driving corridors. The initiative will increase officer and roadway safety, reduce the need for roadside stops, ease traffic congestion and serve as a strong deterrent against excessive speeding.

In accordance with C.R.S § 24-72-201 to 206, CDOT provides all public records for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as provided in part 2 or as otherwise specifically provided by law. To learn more or to submit a CORA request, visit the CORA Information and Procedure page.

CDOT’s Colorado Speed Enforcement program will divide distance by travel time to issue civil penalties to speeders. Average speed is calculated between each camera by dividing the distance by the travel time. Vehicles traveling an average of 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit will be issued a civil penalty.
CDOT’s Colorado Speed Enforcement program will divide distance by travel time to issue civil penalties to speeders. Average speed is calculated between each camera by dividing the distance by the travel time. Vehicles traveling an average of 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit will be issued a civil penalty.