School Zones Implement Automated Speed Enforcement

Wellington is poised to become the first municipality in Palm Beach County to implement automated speed enforcement in school zones, with plans to approve the system on October 8. The initiative, supported by RedSpeed USA, will allow the installation of cameras that issue $100 fines to speeding drivers, with proceeds benefiting the Palm Beach County School District. In contrast, Stephens County has activated traffic cameras that issue citations for exceeding speed limits near schools after a warning period, targeting vehicles exceeding 11 mph over the limit. Alachua County is also advancing similar plans, proposing to deploy speed detection systems in school zones, citing over 16,500 speeding violations identified in a recent study. Meanwhile, Kenmore, Washington, is expanding its speed camera program, raising fines and broadening enforcement to include regular speed limit violations at school zones. These initiatives reflect a growing trend among municipalities to enhance safety around schools through automated enforcement measures.