School Zone Speed Cameras FAQ

Question: Why are Speed Zone Cameras being installed?

Over the past ten years there has been a nationwide spike in pedestrian fatalities due to a combination of speeding and distracted driving. Communities are turning to automated enforcement as a means of encouraging to follow speed limits and pay attention. Automated Enforcement is endorsed as a safety tool by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Safety Council.

Question: My area school has a lot of speeders. How can I request a system?

Question: How will I know where the cameras are?

Answer: The Police Department will be putting in new signage that is clearly visible warning drivers the speeds are enforced by cameras. Additionally, the Police Department will provide a 30-day warning period during which time drivers will get accustomed to the new signs and the registered owner will receive Warning Notices, in the mail.

The 30-day was period for Cherokee High School has expired (Marietta Highway).

The 30-day warning period has expired in the Hasty Elementary School Zone (Cumming Highway and Brown Industrial Parkway).

Question: I received a Warning Notice. What do I do?

Answer: Warning Notices are courtesy notices extended by the Police Departments, in addition to new clearly visible signs, to put drivers on notice of stepped-up enforcement in school zones. If you received a Warning Notice no further action is required. All drivers are encouraged to obey speed laws.

The 30-day was period for Cherokee High School starts October 4th, 2021 and will run for 30-days.

The 30-day warning period has expired in the Hasty Elementary School Zone (Cumming Highway and Brown Industrial Parkway).

Question: What are the hours of enforcement at each school, and what speeds are being enforced at what times?

Answer:

At this time, the hours of enforcement for all zones are:

Teasley Middle School Zone
Reservoir Drive
7:35 AM -7:59 AM - 45 MPH -The posted speed limit
8:00 AM -9:00 AM - 35 MPH - The posted school zone speed limit
9:01 AM -2:59 PM - 45 MPH - The posted speed limit
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 35 MPH - The posted school zone speed limit
4:01 PM - 4:30 PM - 45 MPH - The posted speed limit

Cherokee High School Zone
Marietta Hwy / Hwy 140
7:35 AM -7:59 AM - 45 MPH -The posted speed limit
8:00 AM -9:00 AM - 35 MPH - The posted school zone speed limit
9:01 AM -2:59 PM - 45 MPH - The posted speed limit
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 35 MPH - The posted school zone speed limit
4:01 PM - 4:30 PM - 45 MPH - The posted speed limit

Hasty Elementary School Zone
Cumming Hwy
6:35 AM -6:59 AM - 40 MPH -The posted speed limit
7:00 AM -7:59 AM - 25 MPH -The posted school zone speed limit
8:00 AM -1:44 PM - 40 MPH -The posted speed limit
1:45 PM -2:44 PM - 25 MPH -The posted school zone speed limit
2:45 PM -3:15 PM - 40 MPH -The posted speed limit

Hasty Elementary School Zone
Brown Industrial Blvd
6:35 AM -6:59 AM - 35 MPH -The posted speed limit
7:00 AM -7:59 AM - 25 MPH -The posted school zone speed limit
8:00 AM -1:44 PM - 35 MPH -The posted speed limit
1:45 PM -2:44 PM - 25 MPH -The posted school zone speed limit
2:45 PM -3:15 PM - 35 MPH -The posted speed limit

(11+) MPH over the speed limit will be enforced in the school zones.

Example: If you are traveling within the school zone, during the designated photo enforcement hours and are traveling (11+) MPH over the posted speed limit of 25 MPH, a citation will be issued.

Also, if you are traveling within the school zone, during the designated photo enforcement hour and are traveling (11+) MPH over the posted speed limit of 40 MPH, a citation will be issued.

Question: What are the criteria for receiving a speeding ticket?

Question: How much is the fine?

Question: Can I view my violation?

Question: What hours do the cameras operate?

Question: I received a School Zone Speed Ticket. How do I pay it?

Answer: You may mail a check or money order to the address printed on the citation and pre-printed return envelope.

For faster credit card payments, you may pay securely online at https://secure.speedviolation.com Electronic payments post the same day and you can receive a confirmation by e-mail.

For PAYMENT BY PHONE: Call 833-917-7333, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For further information (to contest or dispute), please contact the City of Canton Municipal Court at 770-704-1546, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Question: If I get a ticket will my insurance go up?

Question: How do the Cameras work? Are they accurate?

Question: What happens to ticket revenue?

Question: Where can I read the law on automated enforcement?

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