The first real citations for a Minneapolis safety camera program are rolling out Friday.

The city installed cameras at five locations where they see the most dangerous speed violations. Since the cameras went live last month , data shows there has already been a 30% reduction in high-risk speeding at those sites, according to the city.

The city says it will start issuing citations Friday to drivers detected traveling 10 mph over the speed limit. For first-time offenders, the city will issue a warning, but for additional offenses, drivers will receive a $40 fine. If a driver is traveling 20 mph over the speed limit, they'll see an $80 fine.

Instead of paying the first fine, drivers can take a free traffic safety class.

The five high-risk intersections are:

Third Street North near F

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