County to start issuing citations as part of new speed enforcement system

Bernalillo County will enforce speed violations caught on camera on parts of Coors and other roads starting Wednesday.

Last month, the county launched its new automated speed enforcement system. It started with a 30-day warning period.

“The cameras are installed in locations deemed to be the most dangerous road segments and intersections based on data received by the Mid-Region Council of Governments,” Bernalillo County spokesperson Melissa Smith said.

Cameras were installed on northbound Isleta SW between Arenal and Montrose and southbound on Sunbeam and Brother in the South Valley.

They were also put on in both directions on the following roads: Paradise NW at Radcliffe; Golf Course NW between Congress and Sutton; Bridge SW between Old Coors and Atrisco; and Arenal SW between Isleta and Tapia.

The county also is working with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to install six more along Alameda, Coors, Dennis Chavez and Tramway.

Smith said violators will be subject to a $100 citation, or a $25 fine and four hours of community service with the Bernalillo County Clean Team, cleaning up litter, removing weeds and helping out at community cleanup events.

Last year, the County Commission adopted an ordinance creating the automated speed enforcement program.

Smith said the “ordinance requires that law enforcement review the evidence of alleged speeding violations before fine notices are issued.”

She said the ordinance requires law enforcement to review evidence of alleged speeding violations before issuing fines. The ordinance also includes an appeal process for drivers/vehicle owners.

People with questions or concerns can send them to speedenforcement@bernco.gov. For more information on the speed enforcement program, visit www.bernco.gov/public-works/automated-photo-speed-enforcement/.