State of Delaware Department of Transportation
10/21/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2025 09:42
Sussex County - Route 1 South Speed Camera Now Active
Route 1 South Speed Camera Now Active
Lewes - ; The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police reminds drivers that beginning today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) is now active on southbound Route 1 in the Minos Conaway Road Grade-Separated Intersection work zone in the Lewes area. Signage warning drivers of the speed camera has been placed on Route 1 south in advance of the work zone along with radar speed signs.
The first 21 days will be a warning period, with motorists incurring no violations. Beginning Tuesday, November 11, 2025, registered vehicle owners receiving a first offense will receive a base violation of $20.00 and an additional amount added for each mile per hour over the posted work zone speed limit of 50-mph in accordance with Del. C. ยง4169(c).
For example, if the captured violation occurs at a speed of 61 mph, the speed violation is $20.00 plus an additional $11.00 which accounts for $1.00 for each mile per hour over the 50-mph posted work zone speed limit, and the assessment of other fees as set forth in Delaware Code for a total of $118.00. Second and subsequent offenses are higher, per Delaware Code. These violations are civil penalties only and no points will be assessed to driver's licenses.
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Lewes - ; The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police reminds drivers that beginning today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) is now active on southbound Route 1 in the Minos Conaway Road Grade-Separated Intersection work zone in the Lewes area. Signage warning drivers of the speed camera has been placed on Route 1 south in advance of the work zone along with radar speed signs.
The first 21 days will be a warning period, with motorists incurring no violations. Beginning Tuesday, November 11, 2025, registered vehicle owners receiving a first offense will receive a base violation of $20.00 and an additional amount added for each mile per hour over the posted work zone speed limit of 50-mph in accordance with Del. C. ยง4169(c).
For example, if the captured violation occurs at a speed of 61 mph, the speed violation is $20.00 plus an additional $11.00 which accounts for $1.00 for each mile per hour over the 50-mph posted work zone speed limit, and the assessment of other fees as set forth in Delaware Code for a total of $118.00. Second and subsequent offenses are higher, per Delaware Code. These violations are civil penalties only and no points will be assessed to driver's licenses.
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