Speeding Cameras In Rockville
Jan 15, 2008 7:37 - 3 Comments
>Rockville Central Editor CindyCG reminded me that, while we have provided helpful maps of the traffic cameras and red light cameras in Rockville, we have yet to provide a snapshot of many drivers’ nemesis: speeding cameras.
There’s a van driven by Rockville City Police that goes from spot to spot with a camera, on the prowl for speeders. Arguably, this is a more important function than the red light cameras, as speeding is much more common. I can’t tell you how often I have yelled at vehicles zipping around my residential traffic circle, filled with parents in a rush to pick their elementary school children from Beall, or with students late for a class at Montgomery College.
That said, Rockville Central wants to help you slow down. This is not a list to help you evade detection as you zip through Our Fair City, but a reminder that there are some spots where the temptation to speed is great — and that therefore caution is warranted.
Click on each little purple camera for more information. Click “view larger map” to open up the map in a larger screen. (Remember, this embedded map does not come through in the announcement email or in feed readers; you will need to come to the blog to see it.)
Here’s the list:
- Mt. Vernon Place near Richard Montgomery High
- Nelson Street north of W. Montgomery Ave
- Nelson Street near Madison St
- W. Montgomery E. of I-270
- Rollins Ave near Montrose Woods Park
- Twinbrook Parkway near Meadow Hall Elem.
- Twinbrook Parkway near Carl Sandburg Learning Center
- Baltimore Road east of the Rockville Metro Station
- Baltimore Rd. at Rockville High School (FIXED)
- College Parkway near College Gardens Park
- College Parkway (800-900 blocks)
- First Street near Maryvale Elem
- Gaither Road north of King Farm Blvd
- Redland Bl. in King Farm
- Great Falls Road near Julius West Middle School
- Wootton Pkwy near Wootton High (FIXED)
Be careful out there!
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Yes, I have been caught by the cameras. But on Randolph Road approaching Viers Mill. There is a hill there and at the bottom of the hill has long been a speed trap. I try to remember to ride the brakes down the hill but this morning I forgot. $40. That’s ok. Its a good reminder to be careful. That said, where did that $40 go? This was not in the city, but the county… I would be very curious as to what this money is being spent on in both the city and county. I don’t mind the fine as I try very hard to be careful (this was my first ticket in 25 years — I am very careful) and I know some people are habitual speeders and this will help curb that. But where does the money go? Jacquie
A few casual observations to share to help you slow dawn and save money. There are at least two speed-monitoring vans that get parked by the city police here and there around town. Both Chrysler minivans, one white, one burgandy. They place an orange upright marker right in front of the vans -looks like a plastic pipe with some kind of mirror on top. And the vans seem to run all the time; this time of year one can see the exhaust. I see them frequently in the mornings on Nelson St., just downhill from the intersection at Beall; and also just uphill from the intersection with Goldsborough.
The only thing I have against these is that they allow no room for consideration of “what if”. Oh well. The limit is the limit and from what I undestand they give you a 10 mph what if don’t they.>
Jacquie