MILFORD, Conn., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Connecticut ranks among the most dangerous states in the Northeast for speeding-related crashes, and Milford is taking action. The City has selected Altumint to launch a new automated speed and red-light enforcement program. The program is fully violator-funded and was awarded through a competitive RFP, enabling other Connecticut municipalities to use the Milford contract through cooperative agreements for their own program.

Speeding continues to be a critical issue statewide. In 2022, 38% of all traffic deaths in Connecticut were linked to speeding, significantly higher than the national average of 29% (NHTSA). State troopers made over 68,000 traffic stops before Memorial Day last year, with speeding and reckless driving as the leading causes (CT Insider).

In a Milford Speed Study, the need was clear and just as urgent:

• Merwin Avenue (near Live Oaks School): Nearly 60% of daily traffic traveled more than 10 MPH over the posted 25 MPH limit.
• Gulf Street (near The Academy): Over 10,000 vehicles exceeded the limit by more than 10 MPH in just four days.
• Boston Post Road: Nearly 6,000 vehicles each day were speeding. One was clocked at over 95 MPH.

"This program will help us address a real and persistent problem," said Chief Keith Mello of the Milford Police Department. "We've reviewed the data. It's clear the ATESD technology can help improve safety on our roads."

The program will also include red-light enforcement at high-risk intersections. With Altumint, both programs will be implemented at no cost to taxpayers, with all funding generated through citations.

"Milford's contract was competitively awarded, so other communities can use their contract to adopt this program quickly," said Jason Norton, CRO at Altumint. "We truly appreciate the partnership and the due diligence of Milford on their safety program."

Implementation is expected to begin this summer with site selection, community outreach, and the launch of both speed and red-light enforcement phases.

About Altumint
Altumint helps municipalities implement automated enforcement tools—speed and red-light cameras—to reduce dangerous driving, improve roadway safety, and support law enforcement. Altumint was also selected via a qualifications-based selection process for the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) ATESD Prequalified Vendor List, allowing communities yet another opportunity to purchase from a competitive cooperative agreement. Altumint is one of the few American-owned and operated photo enforcement companies in the industry. With 20 years of experience, Altumint was the first speed vendor in both Florida and Virginia with contracts in 11 states. For additional information, please visit our website at www.altumint.com. 

About The Milford Police Department Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Milford Police Department to provide an exemplary level of service, ensuring safety and a peaceful quality of life to the residents and businesses of the City of Milford and to all those who may visit our community. In doing so, we will maintain a proactive approach to the protection of life and property, the detection and prevention of crime and will commit to resolve the concerns of those we serve in a timely manner.

We will always serve the community through professional conduct without prejudice or bias. To accomplish this, we will work to establish partnerships among our residents, businesses, elected officials and other City Departments to ensure a safe environment for all.

Our pledge to the community is to continually strive to achieve these goals and to promote an organization based on excellence.

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milford-selects-altumint-to-combat-connecticuts-worsening-speeding-crisis-with-automated-enforcement-program-302520927.html

SOURCE Altumint