DECATUR, Ga. — Starting Wednesday, drivers who are caught speeding by Decatur school zone cameras will receive citations.
The Decatur Police Department announced in September that it would be using an automated photo speed enforcement program.
Police put the cameras near Beacon Hill Middle School, Clairemont Elementary School, Westchester Elementary School and Winnona Park Elementary School.
A 30-day warning period began in October. Drivers who broke the speed limit received a warning marked in red in the mail. Now, drivers will be fined.
Any drivers who go 10 miles per hour or faster over the speed limit in the school zone will get fined $100. Additional violations will have $150 fines. The photo speed cameras will be active on school days during school zone hours.
“The City of Decatur is committed to changing driver behavior, slowing speeders down, and protecting our children. We encourage everyone to please drive safely in our school zones and in our community,” officials said.