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Commissioners reluctant on all‑day school speed cameras; staff to return with options
Summary
DOT staff outlined statutory requirements for school speed‑zone video enforcement and options for appeals and procurement; multiple commissioners said they prefer continued sheriff enforcement to cameras and urged staff to return with a concurrence item later.
Rob Price, speaking for Lee County DOT, reviewed 2023 legislation (House Bill 657) and a related change to state law that permits video enforcement in school reduced speed zones. Price told the board that local implementation requires a new ordinance, a public awareness campaign, updated signage and permits, and an appeals process. "To implement the school speed zone video enforcement, we will need to approve a new ordinance via public hearing," Price said.
Price explained key enforcement timing constraints in state law and the civil penalty structure:…
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