The Police Department says the goal is simple — slow cars down and cut the risk for students walking in and out of school. The city points to years of research showing that school-zone cameras “increase safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding” and encourage drivers to stay within posted limits.
Once the warning period ends, registered owners will receive a Notice of Violation if a camera captures the vehicle above the threshold. The notice will include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence. Citations can only be issued by a state-certified traffic infraction enforcement officer employed by the Delray Beach Police Department.
Drivers have two options if they receive a notice: pay the $100 civil penalty within 30 days or request a hearing within the same timeframe. The city says resolving it at the Notice of Violation stage carries no impact to insurance, driver’s-license status, or vehicle registration. If a driver ignores the notice, it converts to a Florida Uniform Traffic Citation.
The program covers multiple campuses across the city. Schools listed for enforcement include Carver Middle, Pine Grove Elementary, Trinity Delray, Plumosa School of the Arts, Village Academy, Banyan Creek Elementary, Mount Olive Christian, St. Vincent Ferrer, and Daughter of Zion Junior Academy. Enforcement times vary by school but will run throughout the school day, including 30-minute windows before and after breakfast programs and scheduled start and dismissal times.
City officials say the cameras collect only the data outlined in state law: still images of the vehicle and tag, along with time, date, location, and speed. According to Delray Beach, the information is encrypted, stored on a secure server, and digitally signed to prevent tampering.
If someone other than the registered owner was driving, an affidavit process is available. Owners can show the vehicle was in another person’s care, or that the actual driver was already issued a traditional traffic ticket for the same incident.
The city reiterates that “photo enforced” simply means photographic evidence will be used to issue a civil penalty, not points or insurance consequences. The fine is $100 with no processing fee, and all funds collected are routed into public-safety programs.
As the 30-day warning period rolls forward, Delray Beach is urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and get used to new enforcement in place before citations begin. The message from police: ease up on the gas now, not later.
For those who need to resolve a violation, payments can be made online at https://secure.speedviolation.com or by phone at 888-710-9431.
