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1. When does a SafeSpeed violation occur?
A violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection or passes a SafeSpeed van while exceeding the speed limit by 5 mph or greater in non school zones per the Lafayette City-Parish Council Ordinance.
2. Why does Lafayette need SafeSpeed cameras?
To reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes caused by speeding drivers.
3. What does the SafeSpeed camera photograph?
Cameras take two pictures
1) One of the rear of the vehicle as it enters the intersection or as it passes the speed van.
2) One of the driver as his vehicle enters the intersection or passes the SafeSpeed van.
4. Is not conventional police enforcement enough?
As mentioned in the SafeSpeed section Lafayette does not have the resources to allow police to patrol roadways as often or in as many locations needed to ticket speeding vehicles. SafeSpeed cameras allow police officers to focus on other enforcement needs.
5. How does SafeSpeed work?
Cameras and loop detectors are installed at intersections to detect and record violations. SafeSpeed vans are deployed in neighborhoods and use radar to detect and record violations. These systems record the date, time, and speed of the vehicle. A notice of violation including a photograph of the violation will be sent to the vehicle owner. Instructions to view an online video of the violation will be included with notices generated at fixed locations.
6. Who manages the SafeSpeed Program?
The SafeSpeed Program is administered through the Traffic and Transportation Department; however, the following are contracted through Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc: project management, camera installation and maintenance, van deployment, downloading images, violation processing, customer service, adjudication support, and payment processing.
7. Where are the SafeSpeed cameras located?
The SafeSpeed van locations are based upon Traffic Calming requests in neighborhoods, citizen complaints/ requests. The list can be viewed Here. The fixed SafeSpeed intersections are located at the same intersections where SafeLight is present.
8. When a violation occurs, who receives the citation?
SafeSpeed notices of violation are mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
9. What if the registered owner was not driving the vehicle?
The owner may sign an affidavit transferring liability to the person who had the care, custody and control of the vehicle. If the car has been reported stolen at the time of the violation, then the owner must submit a copy of the filed police report. A photograph of the front of the vehicle is also provided in the citation.
10. What is the SafeSpeed citation fine?
These fines were set by Lafayette City-Parish Council Ordinance and are based on a scale; please see, SafeSpeed violations.
11. How do I appeal a SafeSpeed citation?
Appeals are heard through an administrative process coordinated by the SafeSpeed Program. Instructions for filing an appeal are posted on the back of the citation. (See How to Appeal a SafeSpeed Citation)
12. How can I get more information on SafeSpeed?
Call the SafeSpeed Program at 337-265-2520 or write to
SafeLight/SafeSpeed Lafayette Customer Service Center
850 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 104
Lafayette, LA 70508.
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