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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – City leaders in Lakeland take the first step in approving school zone speed enforcement cameras, Monday.
The safety feature is a possible part of the city’s ‘Vision Zero’ initiative. The program aims to end crashes resulting in death and serious injury.
According to city traffic leaders, red light cameras installed at high-risk intersections captured 60,000 violations last year.
School zone speed enforcement cameras are already approved in other Polk County municipalities, including Haines City, Lake Wales, and Lake Alfred.
City council members are considering the technology for the following designated areas in Lakeland:
- Lincoln Academy – 900 West 10th Street (EB)
- Lincoln Academy – 712 West 10th Street (WB)
- Crystal Lake Elementary/Middle – 2272 North Crystal Lake Drive (EB & WB)
- Crystal Lake Elementary/Middle – 2236 South Crystal Lake Drive (EB & WB)
- Philip O’Brien Elementary – 508 Bartow Road/US-98 (NB)
- Philip O’Brien Elementary 337 Bartow Road/US-98 (SB)
- Southwest Middle – 2417 South Lincoln Avenue (SB)
- North Lakeland Elementary – 225 West Robson Street (WB)
- North Lakeland Elementary – 510 West Robson Street (EB)
- Lakeland High School – 821 Hollingsworth Road (NB)
- Lakeland Highlands Middle – 868 Lake Miriam Drive (EB)
- Sleepy Hill Elementary – 2315 Sleepy Hill Road (WB)
If approved, drivers would be fined $100 for going 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. Enforcement would include 30 minutes before and after school.
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer previously said, “I’m very passionate and support it. If you look at the facts and details behind it, that will truly alter driving behavior.”
The measure is up for a first reading on Monday. If passed, a second reading will likely be held during the city council meeting on June 2.