School zone speed cameras coming to 6 new locations in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police said Tuesday that school zone speed cameras are coming to six new locations.
Those cameras will be activated starting Wednesday, with warnings being issued to violators for the first 30 days.
“Motorists are asked to be aware of these new locations and offenders will be automatically issued a summons starting on June 6, 2022. Cameras at the existing 14 locations will continue to issue violations immediately,” said police.
The new cameras will be installed on the following streets:
- Plainfield Street (Laurel Hill Annex School)
- 773 Chalkstone Ave. (Nathaniel Greene Middle School)
- Hope Street (Hope High School)
- Mount Pleasant Avenue (Mount Pleasant High School)
- Bridgham Street (Providence Career and Technical Academy)
- Branch Avenue (E-Cubed Academy)
Cameras that will stay in their current spots and continue to issue violations include:
- 3 Cranston St. (Providence Career and Technical Academy),
- Dexter Street at Waldo Street (Alfred Lima Elementary School)
- 187 Douglas Ave. (Times 2 Academy)
- 593 Academy Ave. (LaSalle Academy)
- 114 Olney St. (Hope High School)
- 225 Thurbers Ave. (Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex)
- 459 Charles St. (Esek Hopkins Middle School)
- 156 Reservoir Ave. (Reservoir Avenue Elementary School)
- 520 Hope St. (Providence Center School)
- 459 Promenade St. (Paul Cuffee School)
- Blackstone Boulevard at University Avenue (School One)
- Chalkstone Avenue at Waller Street (Mount Pleasant Academy)
- Eaton Street at Nelson Street (RFK Elementary School)
- Union Avenue at Waverly Street (Children’s Friend)
The cameras will operate on all school days, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fine is $50.
