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Miami-Dade, FL - Miami-Dade has introduced photo enforcement systems at 11 schools in the county to improve safety in school zones, issuing $100 citations to drivers exceeding the 15 mph limit.
Authorities say motorists caught going over 15 mph can expect to receive a $100 citation as part of the initiative.
The program, launched on Monday, aims to raise public awareness and enhance safety in school zones, particularly for children, according to the county.
For the first 30 days, drivers caught speeding 10 mph or more over the limit will receive a warning.
After the 10 day grace period, citations will be issued.
The following schools are part of the initial rollout of the photo enforcement system:
- Goulds Elementary School ā 23555 SW 112th Avenue, Miami, FL 33032
- Hammocks Middle School ā 9889 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami, FL 33196
- Madie Ives K-8 Center ā 20770 NE 14th Avenue, Miami, FL 33179
- Redland Middle School ā 16001 SW 248 Street, Miami, FL 33031
- Devon Aire K-8 Center ā 10501 SW 122 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186
- Highland Oaks Middle School ā 2375 NE 203rd Street, Miami, FL 33180
- W.F. Stirrup Elementary School ā 330 NW 97th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
- Ruben Dario Middle School ā 350 NW 97th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
- American Senior High School ā 18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, FL 33015
- Charles R. Drew K-8 Center ā 1775 NW 60th Street, Miami, FL 33142
- Robert Russa Moton Elementary School ā 18050 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
The Miami-Dade Police Department said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) "Cameras and speed detection systems will only operate on school days, starting 30 minutes before school begins and ending 30 minutes after dismissal."
This initial rollout is part of a larger plan to install RedSpeed detection cameras in 206 school zones across unincorporated Miami-Dade County throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
Miami-Dade officials have also highlighted that Florida law allows municipalities to adopt similar programs, with some cities already implementing these measures.