NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Neptune Beach has a problem with speeders in school zones, even though signs tell drivers how fast to drive and when to do it. But people are still speeding, and now there will be a hefty fine if you get caught thanks to speed cameras that will go live in April.
News4JAX was in the area on Friday to see just how fast people are driving.
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First, we went from Beaches Chapel School to Neptune Beach Elementary on Florida Boulevard. Drivers averaged between 20 and 30 miles per hour. If the cameras were installed, during hazard hours, these drivers would be above the speed limit.
On April 3, the new speed cameras will be operational and issue citations to drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 10 MPH in designated school zones.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be a 40-day warning period beginning Feb. 24, during which violators will receive warnings instead of citations.
The citation cost is $100 and no points are assessed to your driving record.
The cameras will be located at Beaches Chapel School, Neptune Beach Elementary School and Duncan U. Fletcher High School (forthcoming).