Miami’s streets just got a little more watchful. Speed cameras have been installed in school zones across the city, aiming to curb reckless driving and improve safety for students. The cameras are operational during specific hours, targeting speeders with $100 fines. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Let’s break it down.
How the Speed Cameras Operate
The system employs radar-equipped cameras to detect vehicles surpassing the speed threshold. When a violation occurs, the system captures images of the vehicle and its license plate, recording the date, time, location, and speed. This information is securely transmitted to a central server for processing.
Enforcement Times and Penalties
Cameras are active during school hours but enforcing laws
- 30 minutes before and after regular school hours.
Drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph receive a $100 fine. These violations do not add points to the driver’s license and do not affect insurance rates.
Current Camera-Enforced Miami School Zones
As of now, cameras are operational in the following Miami-Dade County school zones:
- Goulds Elementary School, 23555 SW 112th Avenue
- Hammocks Middle School, 9889 Hammocks Boulevard
- Madie Ives K-8 Center, 20770 NE 14th Avenue
- Redland Middle School, 16001 SW 248th Street
- Devon Aire K-8 Center, 10501 SW 122nd Avenue
- Highlands Oaks Middle School, 2375 NE 203rd Street
- E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary/Ruben Dario Middle School, 330 NW 97th Avenue
- American Senior High School, 18350 NW 67th Avenue
- Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, 1775 NW 60th Street
- Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, 18050 Homestead Avenue
Click here for a running list of schools with active cameras or programs in development.
Expansion to Other Cities
Following Miami-Dade’s lead, other Florida cities are implementing similar programs:
- South Miami: Cameras are active in five school zones, including Ludlam Elementary and South Miami Middle School. CBS News
- Leesburg: Initiated a 30-day warning period on August 12, 2024, with fines enforced thereafter. Leesburg Florida
- Bradenton: Implemented a school safety camera program for the 2024-2025 school year. Bradenton Police Department
- Tallahassee: Launched a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program in the 2024-2025 school year. Talgov
These initiatives reflect a growing commitment across Florida to safeguard children by reducing speeding in school zones.
Drivers should remain vigilant and adhere to posted speed limits, especially in school zones, to ensure the safety of students and avoid penalties.
