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North Port approves Red Speed school‑zone camera program after heated debate
Summary
The City Commission approved a contract with Red Speed Florida LLC and adopted an ordinance authorizing use of speed‑detection cameras in school zones, 3–2 on the contract and 4–1 on the ordinance after commissioners and residents raised concerns about timing, signage and whether the program is a revenue source.
The North Port City Commission approved an agreement with Red Speed Florida LLC to install speed‑detection cameras in school zones and adopted a related city code ordinance on camera use after a prolonged public discussion about safety, timing and revenue. The contract vote passed 3–2 and the ordinance passed 4–1.
Police Captain Scott King told commissioners the proposal implements House Bill 6657 and is intended to improve safety in school zones. King described the penalty allocation in the bill and how revenues would be split: of a $100 civil penalty, $20 goes to the state Department of Revenue, Red Speed would receive $21 as its fee, the city would receive $39, $3 would go to Criminal Justice Training, $12 to the county school district and $5 toward police crossing guard recruitment and retention. King said violations are subject to multi‑stage verification and that a written notice goes to the registered owner within 30 days; a hearing officer will hear disputes.
Representing Red Speed, Jesse Plath explained the…
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