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Iberia Parish Council opens discussion on taking over school‑zone speed cameras after New Iberia request
Summary
Councilmembers and city officials debated whether the parish should assume oversight of automated school‑zone cameras on Dasset Road. Legal constraints in Acts 103 and 107 and an Attorney General opinion mean a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board would be required; the council voted to move the city's resolution to the full council for follow-up.
Council members opened a lengthy debate on Jan. 14 after the City of New Iberia asked Iberia Parish Government to assume oversight of automated speed‑enforcement cameras in a school zone on Dasset Road.
Councilwoman Natalie Broussard placed the city's resolution on the Public Health and Safety Committee agenda to see whether the parish could take on the cameras and what the process would require. City officials and the New Iberia councilwoman who originally sought the cameras told the committee they believe the devices have reduced speeds and improved safety near schools.
The discussion focused on the legal and operational steps required. Multiple council…
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