Speed Cameras Coming to I-25 in Northern Colorado

CDOT to issue $75 tickets for speeding in work zones starting in March

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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For the first time in Colorado history, speed enforcement cameras will begin issuing citations along a major interstate, I-25, in Northern Colorado starting in March. The cameras have already been installed and are detecting high rates of speed, leading to a 10% reduction in speeds so far. After a 30-day warning period, CDOT will begin issuing $75 tickets to drivers exceeding the speed limit, though the citations will not result in license points.

Why it matters

Speed has been a major issue on this stretch of I-25, with many drivers exceeding the speed limit by 25 mph or more, posing a significant safety risk to both drivers and construction workers in the work zone. The new speed cameras aim to curb this dangerous driving behavior and protect lives.

The details

The speed cameras have been installed along the work zone between Berthoud and Mead, just south of Loveland. While the cameras are already operational and collecting data, the 30-day warning period will begin on March 1 before enforcement and ticketing starts. CDOT has already noticed a 10% reduction in speeds since the cameras were installed, but many drivers are still exceeding the limit by large margins.

  • The speed cameras will begin a 30-day warning period on March 1, 2026.
  • After the warning period, CDOT will begin issuing $75 tickets to speeding drivers.

The players

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for installing and operating the new speed enforcement cameras on I-25.

Stacia Sellers

A spokesperson for CDOT who discussed the new speed enforcement program.

Dakota Rettey

A driver in Northern Colorado who commented on the speeding issues and challenges of enforcing speed limits in the area.

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What they’re saying

“In this work zone in particular, we have noticed high rates of speed.”

— Stacia Sellers, Spokesperson, CDOT (cbsnews.com)

“Honestly, it seems like speed limit signs are just a recommendation.”

— Dakota Rettey, Driver, Northern Colorado (cbsnews.com)

“The speed enforcement program is not a way to punish motorists, it is a way to protect the lives of people who are driving on I-25 as well as the lives of people working of those who are working in that work zone on I-25.”

— Stacia Sellers, Spokesperson, CDOT (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Following the 30-day warning period, CDOT will begin issuing $75 tickets to drivers exceeding the speed limit in the I-25 work zone.

The takeaway

This new speed enforcement program on I-25 highlights the ongoing challenge of curbing dangerous driving behaviors, especially in work zones where the risks to both drivers and construction workers are heightened. While some drivers may view the cameras as punitive, CDOT's goal is to improve safety and protect lives through this initiative.