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Boca Raton adopts school‑zone speed detection ordinance, council emphasizes education and signage before citations
Summary
The city approved an ordinance to deploy school‑zone speed detection systems at phase‑1 schools and pilot a bike‑safety program. Council and public commenters stressed advance public notice, clear signage and an education period prior to citation enforcement.
The Boca Raton City Council adopted Ordinance 57‑31 on March 18 authorizing school‑zone automated speed detection systems at an initial set of schools, with a phased rollout intended to prioritize student safety. Council members and staff emphasized that education and public notice will precede any citation phase.
Public Works staff described the program as part of the city’s Vision Zero efforts, explaining the first phase selects specific school zones for installation and that the systems will issue citations for drivers recorded at 10 miles per hour over the posted…
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