On May 23, 2023, the City of Marshalltown began an Automated Traffic Enforcement program to reduce excessive speeding at (2) fixed Marshalltown locations. One fixed location is on Lincoln Way near the intersection of Orchard Lane. The second location is on Governor Road near Benjamin Drive. Owners of vehicles traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit have received a Notice of Violation of their speeding violation by mail. Between July 1, 2023 and July 31, 2023 excessive speed notices have been issued. 1,182 violations were recorded from the Lincoln Way location and 442 from the Governor Road location. There were 1,624 total violations. This was a reduction from the 2,342 violations captured during the month of June.
Owners of vehicles driving more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in both fixed locations will receive a civil notice of violation by mail, issuing a fine for excessive speed:
FINES:
- 11-20mph over: $100
- 21-25mph over: $150
- 26-30mph over: $250
- 31+ mph over: $400
A certified Marshalltown Police Officer will review all available evidence of the speeding violation before approving that a civil infraction be mailed to the vehicle owner.
Drivers will have 30 days after receiving the mailed infraction to pay the fine either by mail or through an online payment process. If a driver wishes to contest a violation they may do so in writing within 30 days of receiving the mailed citation. Drivers wishing to further contest their violation may opt to receive a written municipal infraction issued by a law enforcement officer to appear in court to have a judge review the evidence of the violation to render judgment.
Records of violations and fines paid will not impact the owner of the speeding vehicle’s driving record and records will not be sent to the owner’s auto insurance company.
The City of Marshalltown’s goal in implementing this program is to reduce excessive speeding on our roadways. The Marshalltown Police Department will continue to engage in traffic safety enforcement activities throughout our community. We ask for everyone’s assistance in helping make our roadways safe by continuing to drive responsibly.
For more information, please contact:
Captain Christopher Jones at (641)754-5758 or via email at cjones@marshalltown-ia.gov.