School‑zone camera program credited with sharp drop in violations; county to review 90‑day data

Oct 7, 2026

John Blanchard told commissioners the county issued 8,809 violations during the program period and reported more than a 90% reduction in school‑zone violations after camera installation; the board asked staff to provide a 90‑day breakdown and follow up on payment timing from the state.

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John Blanchard presented the Baker County school‑zone safety program year‑end report and told the board that 8,809 violations were issued during the program period. He said the county recorded 5,716 paid notices in the reporting period and reported a total deposit of $466,940.38 from program receipts. Blanchard said the state and other partners keep portions of those receipts under the statutory distribution system and that staff will provide a 90‑day breakdown of violation types for the commissioners.

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