The Metropolitan Police Department is extending the warning period for motorists caught speeding by photo radar cameras in the District of Columbia until August 6, when actual ticketing under the new traffic safety program will begin.

The photo radar speeding reduction program was announced on July 2. Since then, the MPD has deployed mobile photo radar units at various locations throughout the District as part of an initial warning period and public education effort. The registered owners of vehicles caught speeding during this period are receiving warning notices only.

Beginning August 6, the District will issue actual Notices of Infraction to motorists caught speeding in approximately 60 enforcement zones that are part of the initial photo radar deployment. While photo-enforced violations do not carry points in DC, the fines for speeding range from $30 to $200 per violation.

Because the warning notices are an important part of the MPD's public education effort on photo radar, Department officials decided to extend the warning period to allow time for motorists caught speeding during the first month of the program to receive their warning notices in the mail.

More information about the District's photo radar speeding reduction program is available on the Police Department's website: www.mpdc.org .