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Villa Rica council debates flashing lights at school speed-camera locations; chief cites roughly $25,000 estimate and DOT option
Summary
Councilman Warmoth asked the council to require flashing lights at the city’s school-zone speed-camera locations for transparency and safety. The police chief said adding lights at both city camera locations would cost 'around $25,000' but that DOT may offer a no-cost program; staff will return in January with options for council to decide.
Councilman Warmoth introduced a request to add flashing lights at city school-zone speed-camera locations, arguing the lights improve motorist awareness and consistency across school zones. He said the intent is safety, not revenue, and noted citizen complaints about cameras being perceived as revenue drivers.
Chief Mansour and staff described the current configuration: one city-operated camera zone already…
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