A bill that requires speed enforcement cameras in construction work zones was signed into law Tuesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Under the new law, the state Department of Transportation will mail a warning to drivers who speed 10 miles-an-hour or more in a work zone.
A second offence within 3 years will result in a 150 dollar fine. Further offences could be up to 300 dollars in fines.
Lance Binoniemi is with the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, which represents construction workers. He says distracted driving and speeding have lead to fatal accidents in work zones across the state:
"In 2023 there were 24 individuals who lost their life within a work zone, from the result of almost 2,000 work zone injuries and over 8,000 work zone crashes."
In a statement, Governor Whitmer said the legislation will help reduce crashes. 23 other states and Washington D-C have similar laws on the books.
