Delaware Activates First Route 1 Speed Camera Near Lewes

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has activated its first speed camera on southbound Route 1 near Minos Conaway Road, close to the Nassau Bridge in the Lewes area, as part of efforts to improve safety in a busy work zone. The camera monitors speed in the construction zone where the speed limit is 50 mph, and violations begin at 11 mph over the limit, initially with a 21-day warning period before fines start on November 11. Fines include a $20 base fee plus additional charges based on the speed over the limit, which double due to the work zone status, and no points are added to drivers' licenses since these are civil penalties. This initiative follows a 2023 law allowing speed cameras in Delaware work zones and select residential areas to help manage speeding and enhance worker safety. DelDOT has placed warning signs and radar speed signs in the area to alert drivers of the camera and encourage compliance. The project at Minos Conaway Road is expected to continue until summer 2028, with officials emphasizing the importance of cautious driving in construction zones to protect both workers and motorists.