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Sunrise approves school‑zone speed camera ordinance after police data showing pervasive speeding
Summary
The City Commission voted 5‑0 to adopt an ordinance authorizing automated school‑zone speed detection systems; police presented data showing thousands of vehicles exceeding posted limits during drop‑off and pickup periods and outlined a vendor rollout and public‑education plan.
The City of Sunrise Commission on Sept. 15 adopted an ordinance authorizing automated speed‑detection systems in school zones by a 5‑0 vote, after Sunrise police presented data showing widespread speeding during school drop‑off and pickup hours.
Police Chief Daniel J. Ransom told the commission the department recorded an “upward trend” in speeding in the opening week of the school year and that “in just one 5‑day school week, the study captured 27,000 vehicles exceeding the posted school speed limit.” He said some vehicles were clocked “exceeding 45 miles per hour in a 15 mile per hour zone.” The ordinance implements state law requirements and designates particular school zone locations for heightened enforcement.
The commission approved the ordinance after a lengthy public discussion about rollout, public notice and…
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