Speed Cameras In Alexandria School Zones: Do You Support Them?

ALEXANDRIA, VA — With City Council set to consider a speed camera program for school zones in Alexandria, we want to hear your thoughts.

On Tuesday, City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance that would allow use of speed cameras in school zones and highway work zones. Second reading and final consideration is set for Saturday. Funding for five speed cameras in school zones had been approved by City Council in the fiscal year 2023 budget, but locations for the speed cameras have not yet been finalized.

That local authority to add speed monitoring cameras in school zones and highway work zones comes under 2020 Virginia legislation. The legislation states a driver traveling at speeds 10 or more above the highway work zone or school crossing zone speed limit by a monitoring device could get a civil penalty up to $100.

Law enforcement would need to confirm the violations through the speed monitoring devices. Points would not be added to a driver's record for a violation from a speed monitoring device.

Patch is surveying Alexandria readers to find out if they support school zone speed cameras. We also want to know if you have any specific school zones in mind. A map of school zones is available here.

Take our anonymous survey below through Sunday, Oct. 16. The survey is non-scientific and only intended to show Patch reader sentiment. Results will be shared on Monday, Oct. 17.

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