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As the new school year gets underway, city officials are reminding drivers that automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones are active throughout the day — not just when the lights are flashing.
The cameras, installed earlier this year, operate daily from 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any driver caught exceeding the posted speed limit during that window will receive a citation by mail.
Many motorists have expressed surprise after receiving tickets, believing the cameras only functioned when school zone beacons were blinking. Authorities stressed that is not the case.
“The cameras are in place to protect children and families,” Brittany Santiago, director of community affairs with the Columbus Police Department, said in a statement. “We urge drivers to slow down and be aware of the extended enforcement hours.”
The program is part of the city’s broader effort to improve safety near schools and reduce traffic-related incidents involving students. Repeat violations may carry higher fines.
Residents are encouraged to review school zone signage, obey posted speed limits and plan extra time for morning and afternoon commutes.As the new school year gets underway, city officials are reminding drivers that automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones are active throughout the day — not just when the lights are flashing.
The cameras, installed earlier this year, operate daily from 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any driver caught exceeding the posted speed limit during that window will receive a citation by mail.
Many motorists have expressed surprise after receiving tickets, believing the cameras only functioned when school zone beacons were blinking. Authorities stressed that is not the case.
“The cameras are in place to protect children and families,” Brittany Santiago, director of community affairs with the Columbus Police Department, said in a statement. “We urge drivers to slow down and be aware of the extended enforcement hours.”
The program is part of the city’s broader effort to improve safety near schools and reduce traffic-related incidents involving students. Repeat violations may carry higher fines.
Residents are encouraged to review school zone signage, obey posted speed limits and plan extra time for morning and afternoon commutes.