Route 1 speed camera is active
The speed camera on Route 1 north of the Nassau Bridge is now active.
The Delaware Department of Transportation installed the camera on the southbound side just north of Red Mill Pond. It was placed at the north end of the work zone for the Minos Conaway Road grade-separated intersection project in the Lewes area.
Signage warning drivers of the speed camera has been placed on Route 1 south in advance of the work zone along with radar speed signs.
The first 21 days will be a warning period, with motorists incurring no violations. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11, registered vehicle owners incurring a first offense will receive a base violation fee of $20 and an additional amount added for each mile per hour over the posted work zone speed limit of 50 mph.
For example, if the captured violation occurs at a speed of 61 mph, the speed violation is $20 plus an additional $11, and the assessment of other fees as set forth in Delaware Code makes for a total fine of $118. Second and subsequent offenses are higher. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to driver's licenses.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
