OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County will issue warnings to anyone caught speeding in 10 community school zones starting Monday, according to a news release from the county.
Vehicles caught going over 10 mph the speed limit will receive a warning notice in the mail, “alerting them to their illegal act,” the district said in the release.
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This applies to:
- 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled breakfast program.
- 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled school session.
- During the entirety of a regularly scheduled school session.
- 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session.
Then, starting March 26, violators will be issued a citation to the vehicle’s registered owner and fined $100, according to the release.
Here’s how the safety cameras work: They identify any vehicles traveling above the speed limit within the school zone. It takes a first picture of the vehicle, then a second close-up of the license plate, collecting additional data including video, date, vehicle speed and location.
Secure video of the vehicle is sent to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, where each infraction is verified before issuing a fine, the release said.
“As someone deeply committed to the safety of our children, I have championed this program to ensure our school zones are places of protection and care,” Osceola County Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer said in a statement. “This warning period allows drivers to adjust their behavior, helping us create safer streets with a stronger community focus on student safety.”
The digital speed safety cameras are proven to reduce crashes and pedestrian-related injuries, making for safer roads around schools, according to the county’s website.
The infractions are non-criminal and will not be reported to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the website stated.
Thirty-two speed cameras have been placed at high-risk locations across Osceola County. Fifteen of those cameras will be operational during Phase 1 at the following schools:
- Bellalago Academy
- Boggy Creek Elementary School
- Deerwood Elementary
- Horizon Middle School
- KOA Elementary
- Liberty High School
- Mater Brighton Lakes Academy
- Mater Palms Academy
- Parkway Middle School
- Sunrise Elementary School
Phase 2 is scheduled to include the following schools around 30 days after:
- BridgePrep Academy
- Narcoossee Elementary School
- Poinciana High School
- Reedy Creek Elementary School
The county said they would notify the public of the finalized date of Phase 2.
Osceola County worked with Verra Mobility, a leader in speed safety technology, to administer this safety program.
Those who have questions can view the county’s website or contact Verra Mobility at 1-866-225-8875.