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Board schedules public hearing on automated speed detection in school zones
Summary
After sheriff and school district analysis showing widespread speeding, Santa Rosa commissioners approved scheduling a public hearing to adopt an ordinance authorizing automated speed detection systems in school zones; several commissioners voiced strong support as a child‑safety measure.
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved staff’s request to schedule a public hearing to establish an ordinance authorizing automated speed detection systems in school zones.
County staff said the sheriff’s office and the school district asked the county to consider the ordinance after a vendor analysis showed a high number of people speeding through school zones. Chairman said he strongly supported the measure, describing repeated instances of drivers speeding through 15‑mph school zones and urged swift action. Another commissioner, while expressing reservations about red‑light cameras generally, said he "100%" supported school‑zone speed detection because the inconvenience to some drivers is worth preventing an injury to a child.
Commissioners also discussed the limits of enforcement resources and noted that automated detection should supplement — not replace — on‑site deputy enforcement and awareness.
What’s next: Staff will schedule the public hearing and bring ordinance language back to the board for formal consideration.
