City calls for more tools to hold chronic speeders accountable – City of Albuquerque

March 20, 2023

Last year, Mayor Keller introduced the Automated Speed ​​Enforcement (ASE) program to curb dangerous speeding throughout Albuquerque. Automated systems issue $100 citations around the city to slow down drivers and increase safety. While many fines are served or resolved by community service, there are a few repeat offenders who refuse to pay their fines, as stipulated by the ASE. The city has proposed amendments to the Automated Speed ​​Enforcement Act (ASE) and the Parking Act to create a parking offense for drivers who have three or more unpaid ASE fines. Penalties for parking on city streets.

“Automated speed enforcement is an important tool to curb dangerous driving and make our roads safer.” Mayor Tim Keller said.. “This regulation increases the effectiveness of ASE by providing another way to hold violators accountable for their actions.”

“Automated speed enforcement has been a great tool in reducing traffic speeds, and the community service option has been helpful in paying fines.” said Council Pena. But we need to make sure that offenders are paying their fines and completing their sentences.

“Obviously there should be consequences for those who repeatedly ignore these speeding citations.” said Councilman Benton

Upon approval of this Act, the Department of Municipal Development will notify that two or more unpaid ASE fines, failure to pay any additional ASE fines, or failure to resolve current ASE fines may result in parking citations and vehicle immobilization and impoundment. If the person parks the vehicle on any city street or city-owned or operated facility.

For more information on the amendments sponsored by Councilors Pena, Benton and Bassan and the ASE ordinance, please visit the Albuquerque website(s) here:

Automatic speed control

Proposed Bill O-23-78