The first day of the new school year has officially come to a close, and law enforcement across South Florida returned to school zones to protect students.
Law enforcement increases presence in school zones
WPTV’s Kayla McDermott reported from Riviera Beach, where officers were actively pulling over drivers accused of speeding in school zones. Within the first 20 minutes of school letting out, at least 12 drivers were stopped for speeding.
Riviera Beach police observed that many drivers were ignoring flashing signs instructing them to slow down when entering a school zone.
“Do you know the speed limit in a school zone?” asked Sgt. Brian DeSantis, as officers issued citations to drivers going as much as 20 miles per hour over the limit…