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New Iberia asks Iberia Parish to take over Dasset Road school‑zone cameras, citing improved safety
Summary
The council approved a resolution requesting Iberia Parish assume oversight of school‑zone cameras on Dasset Road after members said the devices reduced speeding; mayor said city is not issuing tickets on the parish stretch and will forward the resolution with a cover letter.
The New Iberia City Council voted to forward a resolution asking the Iberia Parish government to assume oversight and operation of school‑zone speed cameras on Dasset Road, citing ongoing safety concerns in the area.
Councilwoman Brooke Marcotte opened the discussion by saying the cameras had demonstrably slowed drivers in other school zones. "We see it working in all the areas where they're at right now," she said, adding that teachers and residents had reported fewer speeding incidents. Mayor said the stretch on Dasset Road lies outside the city limits and that the city is not currently issuing tickets there; he called the resolution an invitation, not a demand, and asked staff to send it to the parish with a respectful cover letter.
Council members discussed engaging the parish council member for that district and encouraged residents to contact parish officials to voice support. The council moved and seconded the resolution and members were asked to record their votes with the council's voting machines.
The resolution does not compel the parish to act; it formally requests that Iberia Parish consider assuming operation of the cameras to address safety concerns for students and parents in the school zone.
