How to Fight a Speed Camera Ticket in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Colorado Springs launched its automated speed enforcement program on December 8, 2025 with a warning period; citations began issuing approximately January 7, 2026. The program uses 2 mobile Safety Speed Camera (SSC) vehicles deployed in priority zones: school zones, park-border streets, residential streets at 35 mph or below, and construction zones. The maximum fine is $40 standard or $80 in school zones. First offense citations for less than 10 mph over the limit receive warnings only. Citations are civil under C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5 — no license points.
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Colorado Springs Speed Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Speed camera — standard (non-school zone)Civil under C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5; no license points | $40 maximum |
| Speed camera — school zoneEnhanced school-zone fine | $80 maximum |
| First offense, less than 10 mph over limitWarning issued regardless of zone; no fine on first offense under 10 mph over | Warning only |
How to Contest a Colorado Springs Speed Camera Ticket
Where: Colorado Springs Municipal Court
How / where to file: 224 E. Kiowa Street, Room 108, Colorado Springs, CO; 719-385-5928; MunicipalCourtViolations@ColoradoSprings.Gov
Colorado Springs Deadline
Contest within the deadline stated on your notice — typically before the hearing date listed
Same process as Colorado Springs red-light cameras: view evidence at ViolationInfo.com; appear in person at Colorado Springs Municipal Court (224 E. Kiowa St., Room 108; 719-385-5928) to plead not guilty; no pre-court administrative review; remote disposition available for out-of-El-Paso-County residents or disability accommodation if requested 10 days in advance.
Notable Speed Camera Locations in Colorado Springs
- School zones (priority deployment)
- Park-border streets
- Residential streets with posted limits of 35 mph or below
- Construction zones
- Two mobile SSC vehicles rotate across deployment zones
Colorado Springs Speed Camera — By the Numbers
Colorado Springs automated speed enforcement program launched December 8, 2025 (warning period); citations began approximately January 7, 2026 (City of Colorado Springs).
Colorado Springs speed camera maximum fines: $40 (standard zone), $80 (school zone) under C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5; first offense under 10 mph over = warning only.
Colorado Springs deploys 2 mobile Safety Speed Camera (SSC) vehicles in school zones, park-border streets, residential streets at or below 35 mph, and construction zones (City of Colorado Springs).
Colorado Springs speed camera citations are civil under C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5 — no license points, no driving record entry, no insurance impact.
Which Colorado defenses apply to your ticket?
Colorado Springs speed camera citations are governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5 (SB 23-200). The Colorado state page covers the statewide framework: civil citation structure, no license points, no DMV record entry, and deployment zone requirements. This page adds Colorado Springs-specific detail: December 8 2025 launch (warning period), January 7 2026 citation start, 2 mobile SSC vehicles, $40 standard / $80 school zone fine tiers, first-offense-under-10-mph warning policy, school zones / park streets / residential at or below 35 mph / construction zone deployment, Municipal Court venue. Distinct from Colorado Springs' red-light program (20 fixed approaches; $75 flat; own section) and from Denver's speed camera program (own page).
See all Colorado speed camera defenses →Colorado Springs Speed Camera Ticket FAQ
When did Colorado Springs start issuing speed camera tickets?
The program launched December 8, 2025 with a warning period. Penalty citations began issuing around January 7, 2026.
How much is a Colorado Springs speed camera ticket?
Maximum $40 in standard zones; maximum $80 in school zones. First-offense citations for less than 10 mph over the limit receive a warning only — no fine. All citations are civil under C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5 — no license points.
Where do Colorado Springs speed cameras operate?
Two mobile SSC vehicles rotate across priority deployment zones: school zones, park-border streets, residential streets with posted limits of 35 mph or below, and construction zones.
How do I contest a Colorado Springs speed camera ticket?
Same process as red-light tickets: appear in person at Colorado Springs Municipal Court (224 E. Kiowa St., Room 108; 719-385-5928) to plead not guilty. No pre-court administrative review. Remote option available for out-of-El-Paso-County residents or disability accommodations.
Does a Colorado Springs speed camera ticket affect my driving record?
No. C.R.S. § 42-4-110.5 citations are civil — no Colorado DMV points, no driving record entry, and no insurance impact.
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ParkingFight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available Colorado statutes, Colorado Springs program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-07. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.