RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31, 2026 – Elovate is proud to announce that its automated work zone speed enforcement program with the Virginia State Police (VSP) is now live. The turnkey Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, deployed and managed by Elovate, is currently operating across up to five highway work zone locations across Virginia during an initial Proof of Concept (POC) period of six to nine months, to be followed by a five-year base contract with the option of five additional one-year extensions, subject to mutual agreement.
With VSP’s oversight, Elovate manages the full process, including equipment provisioning and maintenance, violation review, citation, and correspondence management. VSP validates all citations generated by the photo speed-monitoring devices. All fees collected for ASE summonses issued by VSP under current law revert to the Virginia Literary Fund, which provides low-interest loans for school construction, supports Virginia Public School Authority technology, and provides grant funding for school security equipment, among other things. oss the state.
Elovate, a Modaxo company, was selected via Virginia’s RFP process and to support VSP’s mission of reducing speed‐related incidents in high-risk work zones.
Why this matters in Virginia
Speeding in work zones in Virginia remains a serious threat to worker and motorist safety. In 2024, there were 1,143 speeding-related crashes in work zones – including seven fatalities – and speeding contributes to 31% of crashes and 42% of fatalities and serious injuries in Virginia work zones.
Under Virginia law (Va. Code §46.2-882.1), photo speed-monitoring devices may be operated in highway work zones (and school crossing zones) when workers are present. The law further requires signage notifying motorists that photo enforcement is in use.
ASE has been designated a “Proven Safety Countermeasure” by the Federal Highway Administration. Localities across Virginia are now including ASE as part of their safety toolkit. For example:
In the City of Richmond, since the launch of a school-zone camera pilot in November 2023, over 14,000 citations have been issued around two schools alone. The City of Richmond has since approved expansion to additional school zones and integration of the enforcement tool into its Vision Zero strategy.
In Prince William County, data from an ASE pilot program show a decrease of 3 to 6 mph in the 85th percentile speed in active school zones with photo enforcement – a statistically significant driver‐behavior change.
These examples help illustrate the readiness of Virginia agencies to deploy ASE technologies, and the measurable benefits in driver behavior and safety.
Program In Action
Now operational, the VSP work zone ASE program is being actively monitored for performance, with Elovate documenting speed reduction trends and compliance improvements across deployed locations. The results Elovate has achieved in comparable programs set a compelling benchmark: in Maryland, ASE enforcement has produced a 19% reduction in the likelihood of a crash resulting in a fatality or serious injury, a 62% drop in speeding violations over 10 mph, and zero worker fatalities in ASE-enforced work zones since program inception — outcomes Elovate is committed to driving in Virginia. Elovate continues to coordinate closely with VSP and partner agencies as the program progresses through its POC phase and prepares for full-scale expansion. As the program grows, Elovate and VSP expect to see meaningful improvements in work zone safety outcomes: fewer speed-related crashes, fewer near misses, and safer conditions for road workers and motorists alike.
“Highway work zones are some of the most dangerous environments for both road workers and drivers,” said Lieutenant Colonel Todd M. Taylor, Virginia State Police Bureau of Field Operations Director. “We look forward to working closely with our partners to make work zones across the Commonwealth safer for everyone.”
“This program going live is the beginning of something we’ve been building toward with VSP for some time. Not just as a business milestone, but because we know what’s at stake in those zones. Behind every work zone is someone’s parent, partner, or child doing their job. Every worker deserves to finish their shift and get home safe.” — Tim Bigwood, COO, Elovate
About Elovate
Elovate provides advanced automated traffic enforcement solutions designed to improve road safety and community well-being. With a focus on innovation and transparency, Elovate’s technologies support municipalities in enforcing traffic laws effectively and equitably.
