Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE)

The Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program was initially implemented in early 2011, and is one of many safety measures that are utilized by the Muscatine Police Department to enhance roadway safety. The overall goal of this program is to change driving habits that are known to increase the likelihood of traffic collisions in specific areas within the City of Muscatine. The ATE program currently enforces violations of the posted speed limits and red-light controlled intersections. The ATE system controls a total of eight (8) site locations in Muscatine, located at five (5) different intersections. 

By order of the Iowa Department of Transportation, the fixed camera locations in Muscatine will not be able to issue speeding tickets as of October 1, 2024. However, the cameras will remain active to record and cite red light violators.

2024 ATE Annual Report Cover Page (JPG)

2024 ATE Annual Report

Camera Locations

  • Cedar St at Houser (East and West approaches)
  • US Highway 61 at Mulberry (Westbound approach)
  • US Highway 61 at University Avenue (Westbound approach)
  • Park Avenue at Cleveland (N & S approach)
  • Park Avenue at Washington (N & S approach)
Traffic enforcement camera locations

If you receive a violation notice in the mail, please follow the instructions included with the citation for the proper procedures to review the violation, pay the citation, or contest the citation.

ATE Mobile Speed Enforcement

The focus of the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program has always been to improve the safety of the roadways for motorists and other users. Significant progress has been made at the intersections where static ATE equipment is currently operating. With that in mind, the City of Muscatine utilizes a mobile ATE system that is placed throughout city streets, and monitors and enforces violations of posted speed limits. The use of the mobile ATE system is typically deployed in locations where citizens are concerned about speeding violations, or police officers are unable to concentrate enforcement efforts. The Muscatine Police Department deployed a new Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) mobile vehicle in August 2024 replacing the 2016 Chevy Sonic with a 2023 Ford Escape. 

080624 ATE Vehicle 101 DeployedIf you have a suggestion for where the mobile ATE should be placed, you may make a request using the Submit Citizen Request (Muscatine Connect). Choose "Neighborhood Mobile ATE Request" from the options under Public Safety - Police on the Muscatine Connect page.

The MPD will routinely update the website to include location information on where the vehicle will be located. The locations will also be included on the City of Muscatine Facebook and Twitter social media pages.

 

The Muscatine Police Department deployment schedule for the ATE mobile vehicle is as follows:

Tuesday-Friday (February 10-13, 2026) – 2100 block of Isett Avenue.

Please slow down, obey traffic laws, and be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists who may be on or near the roadway.

Do not be a distracted driver. Avoid using any electronic device while driving.

We thank you for helping keep everyone safe by obeying the traffic laws of the City of Muscatine and the State of Iowa.