Tamarac commission members are considering a new speed camera program that would surveil drivers in city school zones and issue citations when they reach certain speeds.
The program would use a speed photo enforcement system to monitor vehicle speeds and issue citations for violations, a city spokesperson said. Speeding violation fines would be $100 and would fund the program, according to the city.
Camera speed enforcement in Tamarac school zones would occur 30 minutes before school starts, continue throughout the day, and finish 30 minutes after school ends. The camera enforcement would happen only on days when school is in session, officials said.
The proposed program’s speed enforcement thresholds for ticketing would be 56 mph in 45 mph school zones and 25 mph in 15 mph school zones, according to the city.
No speed camera legislation has passed in Tamarac so far, but the issue is scheduled for consideration at the commission’s March 26 meeting.
According to the city, the proposed camera program is designed to enhance safety in school zones without adding points to drivers’ licenses or impacting their insurance rates.
Drivers could appeal violations within 30 days through a local magistrate or Broward County court.
Revenue from the program would support crossing guards, school safety improvements, and state programs.
City officials said they want to hear from residents ahead of the March 26 commission meeting and are soliciting survey responses. Residents can fill out the survey here.
“Your feedback is crucial in shaping how we approach school zone safety,” an email to residents states.
Tamarac has three school zones: outside Millennium Collegiate Academy and Challenger Elementary School, outside Tamarac Elementary School, and outside Renaissance Charter School at University.
Florida municipalities had no legal basis for implementing school speed camera programs until state legislators passed HB 657 in 2023. Under the law, an owner of any vehicle caught driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit in a school zone can be fined $100.
The law led Tamarac commission members to direct staff to “investigate a program to address traffic safety concerns, particularly speeding in school zones,” a city spokesperson said.
The proposed program would seek to improve safety in school zones and reduce speeding violations, officials said.
If the program is implemented, the city plans to launch a public awareness campaign in multiple languages to inform residents.
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