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Commission to consider school‑zone speed‑camera ordinance at second reading Wednesday
Summary
A state‑law‑compliant ordinance to use automated speed cameras in school zones will come to the commission for second reading and public hearing at the regular meeting, town staff confirmed at the April 7 workshop.
Town management and legal staff reported on an ordinance to authorize speed‑camera enforcement in school zones that complies with state statute. Manager and counsel said the local ordinance is narrowly drawn to apply only to school zones and that the town must follow the state’s statutory requirements for camera operation and fine distribution.
The manager noted statutory distribution of revenue under the state law: a majority to the municipality, a share to the school district and smaller amounts to state training funds and a school crossing guard program. The manager also said the town could revisit operational questions raised by the mayor (for example targeted fine mitigation based on income) but that the ordinance must conform to what state law allows. Town counsel confirmed there were no substantive changes between first and second reading and that the item had been advertised for second reading and public hearing on Wednesday.
Ending — the ordinance will be on the Wednesday agenda for second reading and public hearing; staff will provide implementing procedures consistent with the state statute if the commission adopts the measure.
