Multiple US Cities Enforce School Zone Speed Cameras to Curb Violations

Multiple U.S. cities are implementing or expanding school zone speed camera programs to enhance student safety as the new school year begins. Orange County, Florida, plans to install cameras at 12 schools, funded entirely by citation fines of $100 for drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph, with additional revenue going toward road and sidewalk improvements. Spokane, Washington, has already issued thousands of speeding tickets through eight cameras, using the revenue to fund traffic patrols and pedestrian safety projects, while planning to add more cameras near schools. Kirkland, Washington, activates automated traffic cameras in multiple school zones enforcing 20 mph limits during flashing beacon periods, issuing fines starting at $136 and increasing for speeds over 30 mph. Savannah, Georgia, recently expanded its program to Beach High School, issuing $100 citations for speeds 11 mph over the limit, classified as civil offenses that do not affect driving records or insurance. These initiatives reflect a growing trend of deploying technology to enforce school zone speed limits and fund local traffic safety improvements without relying on taxpayer dollars.