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Council weighs next steps on school-zone camera program after thousands of citations, asks for more signage and police briefing
Summary
Councilors reviewed data showing 2,274 citations issued through Friday, most during flashing school-hour windows; staff recommended adding signage and bringing police to a future work session. Councilors discussed possible suspension, legislative action at the state level, and limited options for mass pardons.
Sandy Springs council members reviewed data Sept. 16 about automated school-zone enforcement and directed staff to add warning signage and ask police leadership to brief the council at an upcoming work session.
City staff reported that, as of the prior Friday, 2,274 citations had been issued. Of those, 1,736 (76%) were issued during the flashing school-hour windows (approximately 7:20-8:20 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.), when the posted school speed limit is 25 mph and a citation requires vehicles to be traveling 10 mph over the posted limit. Staff said the remaining 538 citations occurred during hours when the signs were active while school was in session but the flashing lights were not…
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