New Speed Camera Locations To Be Activated In Alexandria School Zones

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Three new speed camera locations are being added in Alexandria school zones, according to the city government.

The three new locations of speed cameras are:

• Alexandria City High School – King Street Campus (King Street, between Quaker Lane and Scroggins Road)
• Alexandria City High School – Minnie Howard Campus (Braddock Road, between Marlee Way and Marlboro Drive)
• William Ramsay Elementary School – North Beauregard Street, between North Morgan Street and Roanoke Avenue

A 30-day warning period will begin on Monday, Sept. 29. Cameras will begin issuing citations on Monday, Nov. 3. The maximum fine is $100. A police officer must review speed camera footage to confirm a violation occurred before the citation is mailed to the vehicle owner, lessee or renter.

The new speed cameras join existing ones at Francis Hammond Middle School (Seminary Road, between Kenmore Avenue and North Jordan Street), John Adams Elementary School and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (North Beauregard Street, between North Highview Lane and Reading Avenue) and George Washington Middle School (Mount Vernon Avenue, between Braddock Road and Luray Avenue).

School zones are about a quarter mile in length, and signage will inform drivers that they are entering a speed camera zone. The speed limit in these school zones is 15 mph when the signage is flashing. Speed cameras are active when the signage is flashing, typically during arrival and departure from schools. The school zone speed limits at Alexandria City High School's King Street and Minnie Howard campuses will also be enforced midday while students transition between the campuses.

Under Virginia law, localities may use speed cameras in school zones during active school crossing times as well as eligible highway work zones. According to the city, its speed camera locations are chosen based on factors like crash history, traffic volumes, vehicle speeds and the age and number of students.

More information about the city’s speed camera program is available online.