Those who speed in school zones may soon be caught on camera in Manatee County and subject to penalty if a new initiative by officials is approved next week.
Manatee County commissioners will consider plans to install speed cameras in local school zones during the county commission meeting on Tuesday.
The measure would not be the first time Manatee County employees have cameras to monitor traffic safety and penalize offenders who put school children and parents at risk. The county previously operated red light cameras to monitor traffic infractions at select intersections. However, the county ended the program in 2022.
Manatee County Chairman Mike Rahn said the school zone cameras are a different story because of the likelihood that many children, parents, and crossing guards could be walking through the area during high-traffic hours.
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