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Charlotte County approves school‑zone speed camera ordinance, sets review and magistrate process
Summary
The Board approved an ordinance authorizing automated speed‑detection systems in school zones, with staff and vendors to implement a phased program that will operate during school hours and include a warning period and administrative review process.
Charlotte County commissioners on Sept. 9 adopted an ordinance authorizing the use of automated speed‑detection systems to enforce school‑zone speed limits in unincorporated areas.
Public Works and the sheriff’s office presented the program, which uses lane‑specific high‑resolution cameras and infrared illumination to record vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over posted school speeds. Red Speed, the vendor that will process images and provide a verification review before a traffic enforcement officer…
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