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Delray Beach to Start School-Zone Speed Camera Fines Jan. 12 After 3,128 Warnings

After a month of warnings, the city will mail $100 citations under an 11‑mph threshold tied to posted school hours.

Overview

  • Automated enforcement covers nine schools and follows posted schedules that include 30 minutes before classes, the full school day, and 30 minutes after dismissal even if flashers are not on.
  • Violations are triggered only when drivers exceed the school-zone limit by more than 11 mph, such as 46 mph or above in a 35 mph zone.
  • Citations will be sent by mail with recipients given 30 days to pay the $100 civil fine or request a hearing.
  • Police say many drivers were surprised during the warning phase because they relied on flashing lights rather than the posted times, and they urge attention to signage.
  • The most warnings were recorded near St. Vincent Ferrer (927) and Pine Grove (624), and other Palm Beach County cities use similar cameras as Greenacres begins a 30‑day warning period on Jan. 8.