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Some mobile speed cameras will be turned back on next week (Image: Getty)
Certain mobile speed cameras will be reactivated next week with motorists at risk of fines from January under a major driving rule change.
Des Moines, the capital and most populated city in Iowa, United States, will re-introduce mobile cameras months after they were turned off.
Police officers had to stop using mobile speed cameras earlier this year as a result of state laws.
The rules stated that enforcement cameras could not be used until special warming signs were in place across the city.
However, with the infrastructure now in place, drivers could be snapped and issued warnings from December 2.
Locals claim vehicles have been travelling 'really fast' (Image: Getty)
Megan Rapp, a local resident in Des Moines, admitted to local news reporters that vehicles were travelling double the speed limit.
She told KCCI: “Cars that are driving really fast, definitely going over 25mph. I've seen cars go as fast as 50mph on this street.
“It’s really scary when you have cars going really fast and it's just like a parent's worst nightmare to think about what could happen there. I would love to see better speed enforcement on this street.”
However, officials have confirmed a one-month leeway will be put into place with fines not issued to motorists until January 6, 2025.
Motorists found to be speeding will be hit with slightly higher penalties as part of a new crackdown.
It means that the smallest fines will increase from $65 (£51.70) to $75 (£59.65).
Sgt. Paul Parizek, spokesperson at Des Moines Police, explained the update allowed officers to “use technology” to boost “compliance” and make the streets safer.
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He commented: “We just don't have the resources to put a cop on every corner. We don't have the resources to stick a cop in front of every park or every school.
"So this is us working smarter and using the technology to our advantage.
“And hopefully, we'll get that compliance that we're looking for so that the kids are safe when they ride their bikes or walking to school."
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