Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 657 in 2023 making speed cameras legal in Florida for the first time by allowing their use in school zones. Palm Beach County is working to implement the cameras following the bill’s passage.
Cameras have already been installed in school zones throughout the Village of Wellington and the City of Greenacres. These systems are intended to promote compliance with posted speed limits and enhance safety for children.
NOTE: A NOV for a school speed zone does not appear on your driving record.
FAQs
In 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 657, making speed cameras legal in Florida for the first time. This bill permits the use of speed cameras in school zones.
- Wellington – Live
- Greenacres – Live
No, points will not be imposed on the vehicle owner’s driving record for violations detected by the speed cameras.
- The Village of Wellington Code Compliance reviews notices of violation (NOV).
- The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reviews all violations for the City of Greenacres and is responsible for reviewing and issuing all Uniform Traffic Citations related to speed camera enforcement.
- Wellington – Jenoptik
- Greenacres – Verra Mobility
- Loxahatchee Groves – Red Speed (temporarily on hold)
- Palm Beach County – Red Speed (pending)
To dispute or pay your citation issued in Wellington, visit: https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/2350/School-Zone-Safety-Program
To dispute or pay your citation issued in Greenacres, visit: https://greenacresfl.gov/administration/page/school-zone-speed-program-launched-two-schools-learn-more
Photographic evidence will be used to issue a Notice of Violation to the registered owner of a vehicle. The vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by more than ten (10) miles per hour. The Notice of Violation will include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence of the violation.
When the school zone lights are not flashing, the normal speed limit will be enforced during the posted time period. When the lights are flashing, the reduced school zone speed limit is enforced. Violations will be issued to drivers exceeding 10 mph over.
- Increases safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding.
- Encourages drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
- Mitigates risks associated with speeding where children are present.
Signage has been placed before the school zones that are clearly visible, providing warning to drivers that the roads are enforced by cameras.
