The City of Chattanooga is moving forward with street improvements to enhance driver and pedestrian safety.
Traffic cameras have been installed at Orchard Knob Elementary School and Brainerd High School to help ensure the 15 mile-per-hour school zone speed limit is abided. These school zones have flashing beacons in place to warn drivers.
- Orchard Knob Elementary School (Eastbound) at East 3rd Street and Stanley Street
- Orchard Knob Elementary School (Westbound) on East 3rd Street past North Willow Street
- Brainerd High School (Northbound) on North Moore Road
- Brainerd High School (Southbound) on North Moore Road
The cameras are scheduled to be activated and monitored by the Chattanooga Police Department on Oct. 6. This will kick off a 30-day warning period, after which drivers violating the speed limit in these school zones will receive a citation with a fine of $50.
“School zone cameras are about protecting kids, not issuing tickets,” said CPD Chief of Police John Chambers. “We know that when school zones are enforced with cameras, drivers slow down, improving safety for everyone.”…