Winchester has conducted multiple SmartStat traffic studies along the Route 44 corridor and other high-volume areas. The data shows extremely high speeding rates, with thousands of vehicles exceeding the limit daily including some traveling more than 100 mph. In response, the Town will begin using Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) as a safety tool.
Speed Cameras Q & A.pdfSite Selection CriteriaThe Connecticut Department of Transportation requires the following factors be taken into account when selecting locations for Speed Safety Cameras:
- Crash History
- Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
- Traffic Stop History
- Municipal Poverty Rate
- Roadway Geometry
Approved Speed Safety Camera Locations
These locations were submitted by the Transportation Department to the Board of Selectmen and were approved for installation.
Camera Locations:
- Rt44/Main Street between the YMCA & Mario's Restaurant
- Rt 44/ Norfolk Road near the Dry Dam (both directions)
