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Lawrenceville Police implementing traffic safety program in school zones

By Austin Eller News Director

The Lawrenceville Police Department announced Wednesday they will implement a new traffic safety program in August aimed at increasing safety in school zones.

The agency will start an automated traffic enforcement speed device program on Aug. 3 at six public schools in the city, according to a press release. The City Council approved the program in Dec. 2021.

“Our research has shown positive results and reception in other communities across the state, as much as a 75% overall reduction of speeding in school zones,” City Manager Chuck Warbington said in a prepared statement.  “Utilizing speed cameras also allows police officers to be more productive in other areas of the City, while still enforcing the law for the safety of our children and educators.” 

The School Zone Speed Camera Program includes new signage and flashing digital speed signs to warn traffic of school zone speed limits. Cameras will identify any vehicles traveling over the speed limit. Vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over the speed limit will receive a citation by mail.

While the program kicks off on Aug. 3, the first 30 days are considered a warning period. Those driving 11 mph or more over the speed limit during the first 30 days will receive a warning in the mail. After Sept. 5, violators will receive a citation in the mail. First offenders will be fined $75 with a $25 processing fee, and any subsequent offenses will be fined $100 with a $25 processing fee. Violations are civil and do not add points to a driver's license. 

Unpaid violations are handled by the Department of Revenue by prohibiting the renewal of a car tag or sale of the vehicle. 

The speed zones will be enforced on school days one hour before and after school begins and one hour before and after the end of the day.

School zones included are Benefield Elementary School, Central Gwinnett High School, Discovery High School, Lawrenceville Elementary School, Oakland Meadow School and Winn Holt Elementary School.

A speed study ordered by the Lawrenceville Police Department found that the City of Lawrenceville has an issue with speeding in all school zones. The worst speeding conditions were at Central Gwinnett High School.

 

 

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