Delaware drivers using one of the stateâs busiest stretches of I-95 now face real fines from a new work-zone speed camera after officials said thousands of vehicles were caught moving far above the posted limit during the warning period.
The camera is active on I-95 North in the Churchmans Marsh work zone, where the posted speed limit is 55 mph. After a 21-day warning period, registered vehicle owners can now receive civil violations if their vehicle is recorded traveling 66 mph or faster through the zone.
The numbers released around the launch were striking. In the first three days of camera operation, more than 10,000 vehicles were recorded traveling at least 11 mph over the limit. Officials also reported 39 vehicles above 100 mph, with the fastest vehicle clocked at 139 mph.
Delaware I-95 speed camera fines now active
The enforcement period began on May 23, 2026, following the warning phase that started on May 2. A first offense carries a $20 base violation, with an added charge for each mile per hour over the posted work-zone speed limit, along with other fees set under Delaware law.
The violations are treated as civil penalties, meaning points are not added to a driverâs license. The program is part of Delawareâs Electronic Speed Safety Program, which uses automated enforcement in selected work zones and residential areas where speed has become a safety concern. More details on the program are available through the Delaware Department of Transportation.
The Churchmans Marsh work zone is part of a bridge rehabilitation project expected to continue into mid-2027. The area has drawn attention because construction-related lane shifts, heavy traffic volume and high speeds can create added risk for both workers and drivers.
139 mph recording puts work-zone safety in focus
The highest recorded speed, 139 mph, stands out because it was more than double the posted work-zone limit. Even though citations are triggered only at 66 mph or higher, the fine calculation is based on the posted 55 mph limit rather than the citation threshold.
DelDOT previously used speed cameras on I-95 near the Route 896 interchange, where officials reported a reduction in average speeds after enforcement began. The expansion to Churchmans Marsh reflects a broader push to slow drivers in construction zones where workers are close to moving traffic and lane patterns can change quickly.
For drivers, the message is direct: the warning period is over. Anyone traveling through the Churchmans Marsh work zone at 66 mph or faster can now receive a mailed civil violation, and higher speeds will bring higher costs.
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