Drivers in Chicago travel around the city under the watchful eye of an increased number of speed and red light enforcement cameras.
And the Johnson Administration is hinting that more are on the way.
We've heard the complaints for years from drivers about Chicago's network of speed and red light cameras that they're nothing more than a "money grab" for the city.
But during the first day of mid-year budget hearings at City Hall, Chicago Comptroller Michael Belsky reiterated to aldermen that the purpose of camera-based enforcement is "to foster a safe Chicago for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers."
However, Belsky says while revenue from the cameras is holding steady, they're starting to see a decline because of what he calls "change in driver behavior." In other words, you're all slowing down for the cameras.
Belsky says the city's expecting additional revenue from the 30 new cameras put up since June ... but notes that current city ordinances limit those cameras to streets near schools and parks.
But that may change: Belsky says the Johnson Administration is working with aldermen on a change to the ordinance that would let the city put up speed enforcement cameras along more streets.
Belsky calls them "revenue-positive," meaning they bring in more money than they cost ... and for the Johnson Administration, more money is good.
Budget hearings are set to continue all week.