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Commission adopts speed‑zone ordinance updates to permit radar detection and keep school‑zone cameras authorized
Summary
Houston County adopted updates to its Speed Zone Ordinance to satisfy permit requirements allowing the sheriff's office to use radar detection equipment and to continue authorizing school‑zone automated enforcement devices at two county sites.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved updates to the county Speed Zone Ordinance, a technical change required for permitting the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to use radar detection equipment for speed control.
Commissioner Byrd, who presented the update, said the change is part of the permit process and clarifies rules for state routes and county roads within county jurisdiction. The ordinance retains authorization for automated school‑zone speed detectors; the commission noted two county‑managed camera locations — Highway 96 in front of Houston County High School and Highway 41 in front of Eagle Springs Elementary School. Commissioners said revenue from those cameras has fallen, which they interpreted as an indicator that the devices are slowing traffic in school zones.
The motion to adopt the ordinance updates passed unanimously.
