ME LD1457

Maine Turnpike Authority, with the Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety, may establish a 3-year pilot program (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028) to operate automated speed camera systems in highway work zones

Systems limited to 3 locations at a time on limited access highways with posted speed limits of 45 mph or greater, recording vehicles exceeding the limit by 11+ mph

First-time violators receive a written warning; second or subsequent offenses result in fines equivalent to standard speeding violations, but no license demerit points or insurance surcharges apply

Operators must complete manufacturer training and maintain daily logs; systems require annual calibration checks; violation notices must be mailed within 30 days (90-day maximum)

Personally identifiable information collected by the system is confidential, exempt from Freedom of Access Act requests, and must be destroyed within one year after fine resolution