School speed enforcement program in Youngstown to start fining speed offenders Thursday
Youngstown police officers implemented speed cameras to take photos and issue citations starting Thursday when drivers are going too fast in school zones.
The cameras will start fining drivers Thursday for traveling above the posted 20 miles-per-hour speed limit in school zones.
After Thursday, the 30-day warning grace period that’s been in effect ends and drivers caught speeding in the four new school zones will receive a violation in the mail.
The ticket will be between $100 and $150 depending on the speed of the driver above what’s posted.
5 things to know about photo speed enforcement
They’re civil violations, not traffic so drivers won’t get any points on their records.
Here are the school speed enforcement zones
The following school speed enforcement zones will go into full effect Thursday:
- Horizon Science Academy on Southern Boulevard
- Chaney Middle and High Schools on both Overlook Drive and South Schenley Avenue
- Summit Academy on Oakwood Avenue
Speed enforcement cameras are active from one hour before school begins until 6 p.m.
Visit Mahoning Matters for a list of all the schools in the Youngstown photo speed enforcement zone.
Police said last month around 1,987 citations that were just warnings were issued for speeding in school zones.
Visit the Youngstown police website for an updated summary of citations issued.
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