Q. What is the School Zone Camera Safety Program?
A. House Bill 657 is a Florida law that was approved by the
Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 31st,
2023. Under this law, the use of cameras is authorized to enforce speeding
violations throughout the school day. The City of Gainesville will implement the school camera safety
program for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond.
Q. What does “photo enforced” mean?
A. 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) mph. The Notice of Violation will
include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence of the violation.
Q. When and where is photo enforcement used?
A. The camera enforcement system
will be active during the entirety of the school day session. The exact
times vary depending on the individual school schedule. The speed enforcement
allowable time periods are as follows:
- Within
30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly
scheduled breakfast program.
- Within
30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly
scheduled school session.
- During
the entirety of a regularly scheduled school session; and
- Within
30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the end of a regularly
scheduled school session.
Q. Which School Zones are being camera enforced in the City
of Gainesville?
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Q. What are the benefits of photo enforcement?
· Increases safety of children and staff
in school zones by deterring speeding.
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Encourages
drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
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Mitigates
risks associated with speeding where children are present.
Q. What data are the cameras capturing and is that
information secure?
A. Camera enforcement systems are set to capture data
specified by the City of Gainesville
within local, state, and federal guidelines. This data will include
photographic stills of the vehicle, and the license plate. It will also include
the date, time, location, and speed.
All data is encrypted and transmitted to a secure central
server, where it is digitally signed to prevent interception and manipulation,
ensuring top-level protection for the chain of custody. Original images and
data are securely stored in a data vault.
Q. How much does the photo enforcement program cost
taxpayers?
A. The photo enforcement system is entirely funded by paid
violations.
Q. Who issues the Notice of Violation?
A. A State of Florida traffic infraction enforcement officer
employed by the City of Gainesville
Police Department is the only person that can issue a Notice of Violation.
Q. What are my options if I receive a notice of
violation?
A. There are two options offered to the registered owner of
the vehicle:
- Pay
the fine within 30 days from the date of
issuance.
- Request
a hearing within 30 days of the date of
issuance.
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Failure to follow the Notice of Violation
options within 30 days of issuance will result in
the issuance of a FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION.
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If the violation is satisfied in the Notice of
Violation status, there is no adverse impact to the alleged violator’s driver’s
license, vehicle registration or insurance.
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All options will be included in the Notice of
Violation sent to the registered owner.
Q. Will paying a Notice of Violation affect my insurance
or driver’s license?
A. No. A Notice of Violation is a civil penalty and does not
affect your driving privileges or insurance.
Q. What happens if I am the registered owner but someone
else was driving the motor vehicle?
A. The registered owner of the vehicle involved in the
violation is responsible and liable for paying the Notice of Violation issued
unless the owner can show via written affidavit one
of the following circumstances listed below:
- The
motor vehicle was, at the time of the violation, in the care, custody, or
control of another person.
- The
driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic ticket by a law enforcement
officer for the same alleged violation.
Q. How can I pay a notice of violation?
A. Via internet:
https://secure.speedviolation.com
Via telephone:
877-TBD