NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Starting Monday, a 40-day warning period begins for drivers near Neptune Beach school zones as the city rolls out its automated speed cameras.
The initiative aims to enhance student safety by deterring speeding in areas frequented by children.
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Traffic concerns have been a significant issue near schools like Neptune Beach Elementary, prompting the installation of speed cameras. According to city officials, a traffic study revealed an alarming 200 speeding violations per day in the area, with similar numbers reported at Beaches Chapel School.
The cameras are strategically placed at the following locations:
- Beaches Chapel School, 1 Lane Eastbound on Florida Boulevard
- Beaches Chapel School, 1 Lane Westbound on Florida BBoulevardlvd
- Neptune Beach Elementary School, 1 Lane Eastbound on Florida Boulevard
- Neptune Beach Elementary School, 1 Lane Westbound on Florida Boulevard
- Duncan U. Fletcher High School, 1 Lane Westbound on Seagate Avenue
Over the next 40 days, drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by at least 10 mph will receive warnings. The cameras will capture the driver’s license plate, and violators will be notified by mail.
Once the warning period concludes on April 15, citations will be issued, carrying a $100 fine. However, these citations will not add points to the driver’s license.
The average driver in the area travels between 20 to 30 mph, while the designated school zone speed limit is 15 mph.
School board members hope the presence of cameras will encourage drivers to slow down, ensuring the safety of students walking in the area.
