Alachua County school zone speed cameras catch 2,400 violations in first week

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Speed cameras activated across school zones in Alachua County have recorded 2,400 violations in their first week of operation.

Sheriff’s officials said the violations were caught since the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program launched last Friday. Speeders are on average going 37 miles an hour in school zones.

Officials said drivers could face hundreds of dollars in fines for speeding in school zones. The program is currently in a warning period, with tickets set to be issued starting May 24.

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