New Speed Cameras Activated In 4 Gwinnett School Zones: Police

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — New speed cameras will start going up Monday in Gwinnett County school zones, according to the police department. It’s part of the Gwinnett County Police Department’s school zone safety programming.

The first of four planned cameras will activate at Duncan Creek Elementary School in Hoschton. The other cameras will be installed at Anderson-Livsey Elementary in Snellville, Graves Elementary in Norcross and Gainesville’s Lanier High School by early next year. Additional schools may be added and announced later. Each camera will begin with a 30-day warning period.

Earlier this year, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the installation of school zone speed detection cameras. The cameras help reduce speeds around schools and increase safety for students, staff and motorists.

Police said signs have been put up to notify drivers of the cameras. Anyone caught speeding will be issued a warning for the first 30 days. Citations will be issued on Dec. 8. The first fine is $75 and any fine after that will cost $125.

The cameras will be operational for one hour before school starts, through the school day and one hour after school ends.

“Because these violations are considered civil in nature, no points will be assessed on the driver’s license,” police said in the news release. “If the violation is not resolved, the vehicle’s registration will be suspended and title transfer will be blocked.”