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Niceville officials defend school‑zone and license‑plate camera programs, cite large decline in repeat speeders
Summary
City manager and police told the council that school‑zone cameras captured hundreds of daily violators in 2025 and that violator counts have trended down; the council heard details about camera operation, privacy safeguards and revenue splits under Florida law.
Niceville officials told the City Council on Jan. 13 that school‑zone cameras and automated license‑plate readers are operating under Florida law and are producing measurable reductions in speeding near schools.
City staff said school‑zone cameras are installed under a contract with a private vendor and operate only during posted school times. The city reported monthly citation totals for August–December 2025: 1,114 violations in August (15 school days), 1,260 in September (20 days), 880 in October (22 days), 581 in November (14 days) and 983 in December (15 days). Staff said average violator speeds frequently…
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