Tag: School Zone Speed Cameras

End of the Line for Speed Cameras in Manatee County

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Just days after our bombshell investigation revealed serious issues with the school zone speed cameras, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted to shut down the program entirely. Our investigation discovered that at five North County schools with speed cameras, five out of the eight cameras were installed too close to the roadway, and […]

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Speed Camera Controversy Deepens as We Uncover Incorrect Installations

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Due to public outcry about receiving School Zone Speed Camera citations during the school day, the Manatee County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved new enforcement hours for School Zone Speed Cameras across the county on February 4, 2025. The updated enforcement times will now focus on the active periods of student arrival and departure, rather […]

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Speed Cameras Live for First Day of School Tomorrow

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Speed cameras activate tomorrow, August 12th at 19 of the 66 public and charter schools in Manatee County. Manatee County gained the authority to install the cameras last year when Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 657. Special speed detecting cameras have been installed within 500 feet of these 19 schools. When the camera […]

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