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Bill would introduce pilot program for automated speed traps on Maine Turnpike

Bill would introduce pilot program for automated speed traps on Maine Turnpike

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A bill in Augusta would introduce automated speed traps for work zones on the Maine Turnpike.

The bill would launch a pilot program aimed at encouraging people to slow down to protect road workers.

The automated system would ticket drivers traveling 11 miles per hour or more above the posted work zone speed limit.

If it passes, the program would likely launch next year starting with a 90-day grace period where no citations are issued, only warnings.

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