Speeding in work zones? Think twice. Automated speed enforcement is active, and you could be fined.

In the Colorado Highway 119 work zone, civil penalties for speeding began Jan. 12, 2026. Drivers: Mind your speed and mind the crews.

Does anyone in your life need another reason to stay below the speed limit? Well, civil penalties for speeding have officially begun in the Colorado Highway 119 work zone, and drivers who exceed the speed limit will be fined $75.

Combined with the alarming fact that speeding remains the leading contributor to fatal crashes in Colorado, there is more than enough reason to think twice before you speed.

Here’s a thought: Speeding is a choice. The fatal crashes speeding drivers cause are preventable tragedies.

In 2024, work zone-related crash fatalities hit a record high, totaling 30 lives lost. Preliminary data shows that there were nine work zone fatalities in 2025, marking a 70% decrease since 2024 (30). Additionally, work zone crashes in Colorado caused 554 injuries in 2025, a nearly 8% decrease from 2024 (602). The Colorado Speed Enforcement Program aims to reduce speeding in high-risk corridors, starting with work zones.

The program began issuing warnings to speeders on CO 119 between Boulder and Longmont in July. During the warning period, the number of speeders in the corridor decreased by 80%, and the average speed decreased by 8 mph.

On second thought: Keep it slow in the cone zone.

The neutral, consistent enforcement of speed cameras is proven to lower the risk of fatalities by 37%, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Speed limits are reduced in work zones for the safety of all roadway users, including our roadside crews. Camera locations are clearly marked throughout the corridor and published on the Colorado Speed Enforcement Program website.

Violations are mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. If you receive a violation, you must pay or dispute it within 45 days. If left unresolved, the penalty will increase. To learn more about paying civil penalties, visit coloradospeedenforcement.com.

Learn more about the Colorado Speed Enforcement Program at codot.gov/programs/speedenforcement.