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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough

Sarasota Police report 70% reduction in school zone speeding via camera enforcement program

Sarasota Police report that an automated school zone safety camera program has reduced speeding violations by over 70% since its implementation two years ago. The system automatically issues violation notices to drivers traveling more than 10 mph over the speed limit in designated school zones, regardless of whether school zone lights are flashing.

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Why It Matters

Drivers in Sarasota school zones face automated $100 violation notices for exceeding speed limits by more than 10 mph, with unpaid fines escalating to $206 citations.

Key Facts

  • The school zone safety camera program has reduced traffic violations by over 70% since its inception.
  • The program is currently in its second year of operation.
  • Cameras trigger a violation notice for drivers traveling more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit.
  • Cameras monitor traffic during school sessions even when school zone lights are not flashing.
  • A standard violation notice costs $100.
  • Unpaid violation notices can escalate into a $206 uniform traffic citation.
  • The camera system does not use license plate reader technology and does not store data.
  • The system only captures vehicles speeding within designated school safety areas.
  • A specific vehicle was recorded speeding at 53, 83, 65, and 62 mph in a 40 mph zone between Aug. 17-20.

Who's Mentioned

locationTuttle Elementary“A school zone where speeding violations were recorded.”personJohn Lake“Manager of the Sarasota Police Department's Real Time Operation Center.”locationAltavista Elementary“A school zone where speeding violations were recorded.”organizationSarasota Police Department“The agency operating the school zone safety camera program.”