Public Safety

Alachua County school zone speed cameras log 2,400 violations in opening week

Newly activated speed cameras in Alachua County school zones recorded 2,400 violations in their first week since the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program launched. Drivers caught by the cameras were averaging 37 mph through school zones, and officials say offenders could face hundreds of dollars in fines. The program is currently in a warning-only phase, with actual citations set to begin on May 24.

Sources: WCJB TV20