Richmond is adding its first speed enforcement cameras

• The city described the initiative as a pilot that will eventually expand to 26 cameras in 13 school districts.

Catch up fast: State lawmakers approved the use of speed cameras in Virginia back in 2020, but limited their use to highway work zones and school crossing zones.

Details: The city says it will install warning signs alerting drivers that speed enforcement is taking place, which is required by state code.

• There will also be a 30-day period where the devices only issue warnings.
• After that, fines for first violations are $50 and subsequent violations are $100.

Of note: The city hasn't detailed a timeline yet for when the cameras will go live, but as of Wednesday, the devices were already in place on Semmes.