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Commission approves additional school‑zone and red‑light camera locations, hears year‑long red‑light data
Summary
The City Commission approved ordinances adding school‑zone speed detection and red‑light camera locations after staff and police described revised sites, 30‑day warning plans and annual program performance data showing 27,644 notices and $3.54 million in gross revenue for the year ending June 30, 2025.
The Lakeland City Commission on Tuesday approved two ordinances expanding automated traffic enforcement: one updating school‑zone speed detection locations and another adding specified red‑light camera installations.
Assistant Chief Hans Lehman and Sergeant Chad Mulbower described the changes. Lehman said two previously proposed school‑zone camera locations were dropped because they lacked the required flashing signals and suggested alternative locations, including two cameras on Sleepy Hill (both directions) and an additional camera on Beacon Road to cover multiple schools. Staff said each school‑zone installation meets sign and flashing‑light standards.
"We initially had a limited number of locations we…
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