Commission Approves Speed Cameras in Front of Schools

by David Volz May 28, 2026

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Drivers in Tamarac will need to watch their speed in front of schools in the early morning and mid-afternoon hours.

During the May 27 meeting, the commission passed on first reading an ordinance amending the city code relating to motor vehicles and traffic by establishing the use of speed detection systems to enforce school zone limits.

Under Florida statutes, municipalities must adopt an ordinance authorizing the placement of school zone speed detection systems before implementing the detection system program.

The commission must consider traffic data and other evidence supporting the placement and operation of each proposed school zone speed detection system and show that the identified school zones have safety problems, according to city information.

To assess speeding and safety in Tamarac school zones, the city conducted a two-day speed study with RedSpeed Florida on March 23 and 24 at five sites: Tamarac Elementary (NW 80th Ave), Discovery Elementary (North Pine Island Road and West Commercial Blvd.), Renaissance Charter (NW 82nd St.), and Challenger Elementary/Millennium Collegiate Academy (West Commercial Blvd). These locations will receive detection equipment.

The study found significant speeding around these schools, including vehicles traveling more than ten miles per hour above the posted speed limit, according to city data.

A contract has been signed with a speed detection provider, and financial arrangements are still pending. Mayor Michelle J. Gomez said the speed detection system is not a money maker, but will improve school safety.

Captain David Franks, Chief for Tamarac’s Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), said he supports the detection system because it will reduce speeding around schools.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.