Sanibel Launches School Zone Speed Cameras

The City of Sanibel has installed speed cameras in school zones to increase safety, becoming the first in Lee County to deploy such technology. The cameras will photograph vehicles exceeding the speed limit during school hours, initially issuing warnings before imposing $100 fines for repeat violations. Similarly, Minneapolis is set to launch a traffic camera pilot program, starting with five speed enforcement cameras, which may expand to 42 over time. In Sarasota, newly installed cameras have already issued nearly 4,500 warnings for school zone speed limit violations in their first month of operation, with fines implemented after a grace period. Meanwhile, Nantwich schools are considering a trial of automatic number plate recognition cameras to combat illegal parking, aiming to improve safety during busy school drop-off and pick-up times. Each initiative reflects a growing trend towards using technology to enhance traffic safety around schools.