As the 2024 school year began, the City of Hollywood introduced a new School Zone Safety Camera Program to address the dangerous problem of speeding through school zones. The program, designed to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in these critical areas, aims to enhance the safety of our children and the community.
This initiative will be implemented across 33 public, private, and charter schools. School zones are marked with additional signage, including speed limits, regulatory time placards, and photo-enforcement warnings. Speed cameras will be used to identify vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the posted limit, and violators will receive a citation by mail.
The program will begin with a 30-day grace period, during which violators will receive warnings instead of fines. This period is intended to give drivers time to adjust their habits. Once active, cameras will operate on school days, from 30 minutes before school starts until 30 minutes after school ends. The violation will be considered a civil offense with a fine of $100.
This phased approach aims to ensure all drivers are aware of the program and its importance.
