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Council asks staff to study school‑zone speed cameras, OKs pilot study and expanded locations
Summary
After a presentation from the police chief, the council agreed 5–0 to begin speed studies and vendor evaluations for school‑zone speed cameras, including proposed east‑west enforcement at two major intersections; chief outlined fines, revenue split and a 30‑day warning period.
The Crestview City Council gave staff the go‑ahead to begin speed studies and vendor negotiations for school‑zone speed cameras, with a unanimous vote to proceed and an instruction to include east‑west enforcement at the city’s two signalized 85/90 intersections in the analysis.
Chief McCoster of the Crestview Police Department briefed council on state law (House Bill 657, 2023) that authorizes automated speed enforcement in school zones "when children are traveling to and from school and throughout the school day." He described a phased plan that would begin with speed studies, vendor procurement and a public education period before fines are issued.
Chief McCoster said the vendor studies typically use short duration speed counts (radar or hose counters) for two to three days followed by data analysis lasting up to a few weeks. If the council moves forward, staff estimated cameras could be installed and active near the August 2025 school term start. The chief recommended starting where…
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