Mayor Arceneaux Talks Law, Speed Cameras, and School Zone Readiness
Shreveport aiming to meet state requirements before school starts August 13
As Shreveport prepares for the return of students on August 13, Mayor Tom Arceneaux confirmed the city is working against the clock to restore school zone speed cameras, but only where state law allows.
The law is clear: to enforce camera-generated tickets in school zones, the city must meet several requirements. That includes new signage and fresh street paint, both of which signal to drivers that enforcement is active. According to Mayor Arceneaux, the cost falls squarely on the city, totaling approximately $116,000. Understanding the city is the beneficiary of the speeding ticket revenue, it is understandable why this cost should be incurred by the city.
“We’re in the process of arranging that between our own crews and Blue Line Solutions,” Arceneaux explained. Whether all updates will be completed before school resumes is still uncertain. “That’s the goal,” the mayor said, though he stopped short of guaranteeing completion…