Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer for drivers and pedestrians.

The cameras, which are located at 15 intersections from the edge of Cheltenham Township to South Philadelphia , will go live Monday. There is expected to be a grace period during the first 60 days of the program, where violators who drive 11 mph over the posted speed limit will receive a warning.

After that grace period, speeding drivers will receive a fine of up to $150.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority hopes the new cameras will have a similar impact as the speed cameras installed along Roosevelt Boulevard.

Since the cameras' installation in 2020, the PPA said

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