News Summary
Doral and Hollywood are set to enhance their speed detection camera programs in school zones to improve student safety. Doral’s program will begin with warning notices before implementing fines for speeding, while Hollywood already operates a system covering over 20 schools. Both cities are responding to community concerns regarding dangerous driving behavior, especially during school hours, in alignment with new state legislation promoting traffic safety.
Doral and Hollywood Expand Speed Detection Camera Programs in School Zones
Doral and Hollywood are set to expand their speed detection camera programs in school zones starting this fall, aimed at enhancing student safety during school hours. The initiatives are a direct response to concerns over speeding in these critical areas, as both cities strive to create safer environments for children commuting to and from school.
Details of the Doral Program
In Doral, the program is scheduled to roll out with warning notices beginning on August 14, 2025. These warnings will serve as a grace period for drivers, allowing them to adjust their driving habits without incurring fines. However, starting from September 14, 2025, those caught speeding in school zones will face fines of $100.
The city identified persistent speeding violations near 12 schools, leading to the expansion of the speed enforcement initiative. Local officials emphasized the risks posed by distracted drivers traveling at excessive speeds, highlighting that such behavior can lead to serious accidents and even tragedies. Data from Doral’s current speed detection program has shown a worrying number of speed violations, underscoring the necessity of these new measures.
Support for Enhanced Safety Measures
Residents in Doral have expressed strong support for the camera initiative, citing safety concerns during school pickup times. Community feedback indicates a desire for action to prevent potential harm to students, especially during high-traffic times around school openings and dismissals.
Hollywood’s Existing Program
In Hollywood, a similar speed detection camera system is already in place, covering more than 20 schools, including public, private, and charter institutions. The enforcement in Hollywood targets vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 11 miles per hour in school zones. This initiative also aims to deter reckless driving habits that could jeopardize the safety of students.
Residents in Hollywood have observed that tickets are frequently issued during school hours, particularly in the morning and afternoon rush. However, there is concern that enforcement may drop off outside of those peak times, prompting calls for consistent vigilance to maintain student safety throughout the day.
Legislative Background
The expansion of speed detection camera programs in both cities is aligned with a recent state law encouraging local governments to install more of these systems in school zones. The legislation is designed to enhance traffic safety and penalize dangerous driving behaviors that endanger the lives of students.
Both Doral and Hollywood are committed to improving the safety of school routes. Local officials advocate for responsible driving behavior and emphasize the importance of adhering to speed limits in school zones. With these measures, they aim to foster a safer environment for children returning to classes.
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- CBS News: Doral and Hollywood Add School Zone Speed Cameras
- Wikipedia: Traffic safety
- Hoodline: Doral and Hollywood Introduce Speed Cameras
- Google Search: school zone speed cameras
- Local 10 News: 911 Calls Released Following Crash
- Google Scholar: school traffic laws
- Sun-Sentinel: Cameras to Catch School Speeders in South Florida
- Encyclopedia Britannica: traffic accidents
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