RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond’s school zone speed camera program has issued more than 167,000 citations to drivers since launching in March 2024, and city leaders say the numbers reflect a persistent problem they are working to fix.
Speed cameras are installed at 13 school zone locations across the city. The program is part of Richmond’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Emily Fieldson, a parent who lives near Thomas Jefferson High School, called the citation total “crazy,” but not surprising. She said the cameras are a welcome addition to her neighborhood…