The city of Cape Coral is installing speed detection cameras in school zones throughout the city.

The RedSpeed Photo Enforcement Systems are being installed in 16 zones with activation anticipated in January, barring unforeseen circumstances, officials said Tuesday.

School zone speed cameras will be installed at the following locations:

• Diplomat Elementary/Middle School

• Mariner Middle School

• Trafalgar Elementary School

• Trafalgar Middle School

• Cape Elementary School – Zones 1 and 2

• Patriot Elementary School

• Cape Coral Christian School

• Oasis Charter Elementary School (North)

• Ida S. Baker High School/Gulf Elementary School

• Challenger Middle School

• Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral

• Skyline Elementary School

• Gulf Elementary School

• Pelican Elementary School

• Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral

• St. Andrews Catholic School

“Right-of-way utility construction is currently underway in most of the school zones, and electrical hookups and inspections are scheduled to be completed throughout December 2024,” city officials said in a release. “Design plan development and review for Pelican Elementary, Heritage Charter Academy, and St. Andrews Catholic School will continue through December.”

What you should know

As part of the advanced warning period, the Cape Coral Police Department is distributing informational flyers and placing banners at each school campus.

To help drivers adjust, a 30-day probation and awareness period will begin after each camera is activated. During this time, only warnings will be issued. Here’s what to expect:

• Drivers speeding 10 mph or more over the school zone limit will receive a warning during this time.

• After the 30-day probation and awareness period, violators will receive a $100 citation by mail.

• Cameras will operate only on school days.

• Enforcement begins 30 minutes before the start of school, throughout the day, and ends 30 minutes after school is over.

How funds will be used

Revenue generated by the program will support safety and educational initiatives. For each citation:

• $60 will go to the City to administer the program and other public safety projects.

• $20 will be remitted to the Department of Revenue for the General Revenue Fund.

• $12 will support school security, student transportation, and walking safety initiatives.

• $5 will fund the School Guard Recruitment and Retention Program.

• $3 will benefit the Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund.

“This initiative is expected to improve road safety, reduce accidents, and create a safer student environment,” officials said.

Source: City of Cape Coral