Automated speed cameras have been installed as part of a state-authorized pilot program. The goal is to determine if issuing automated speeding tickets can improve road safety. Crews have been mounting cameras on Artesia Boulevard.

The cameras are expected to begin issuing tickets soon. A recent surge in deadly crashes led to the city being selected for the pilot program. City officials had lobbied for the opportunity to install the cameras.

Further details about the program and how the cameras will work are available from the source. The pilot program aims to assess the effectiveness of automated speed cameras in reducing crashes and improving safety.