Spotsylvania supervisors table proposed school speed‑camera contract after procurement, staffing and legal questions

The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 10 to table consideration of a contract with vendor Ultimate to install automated speed‑enforcement cameras in school zones, citing unanswered questions about procurement, the burden on school‑resource officers and possible legal risk.

Captain (Sheriff’s Office) presented the proposed program as a safety initiative that would begin in five school zones, with an initial 30‑day public information campaign followed by a 30‑day warning period. The contract as described would be county‑level (not a contract directly with the sheriff), run three years with one‑year renewal options (potentially extending to seven years), and assess a $100 civil penalty for speeds 11 miles per hour or more over the limit with a $14 administrative fee per citation. The presenter said equipment and maintenance would be provided by the vendor at no upfront cost and that vendor staff would perform an initial AI and human review…