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Council hears data, legal uncertainty and public concerns over automated school‑zone speed cameras
Summary
Sandy Springs staff reported early citation counts, revenue splits and operational rules for two automated speed-detection cameras in school zones; councilors raised enforcement, signage, equity and legislative concerns while the Georgia General Assembly considers bills to restrict or ban the devices.
Sandy Springs — City staff briefed the council Oct. 7 on the city's automated school‑zone speed-detection pilot, reporting citation counts, revenue, contract terms and state legislation that could affect the program.
A lieutenant with the Sandy Springs Police Department described how the city’s vendor, Red Speed LLC, provides cameras, installs equipment and supplies signage while the police department reviews images and approves citations. The contract split gives Red Speed 35% of revenue and the city 65%, and the current agreement expires June 30, 2026. "In a 25 miles an hour zone, a 26 mile an hour or above would receive the citation," the lieutenant said, summarizing enforcement with a…
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