New school speed zone cameras to begin 30-day warning period in Pacific

The City of Pacific says it has expanded its automated traffic safety camera program with the activation of new school speed zone cameras near Alpac Elementary School.

They say the initiative begins with a 30-day warning period to give motorists an opportunity to adjust their driving habits before monetary penalties are issued.

The newly activated cameras monitor speeding in two specific locations near the school: the 100 block of Milwaukee Boulevard N for northbound traffic and the 300 block of Milwaukee Boulevard N for southbound traffic.

The city says during the initial 30-day warning period, drivers exceeding the speed limit threshold will receive a warning notice by mail, clearly marked “WARNING,” with no monetary fine attached.

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Once the warning period concludes, payable Notices of Infraction will be issued for verified speeding violations in the school speed zone. Pacific says driving six to nine mph over the posted speed limit carries a $200 fine, while driving 10 mph or more over the limit results in a $290 fine.

The civil infractions will not be reported to insurance companies or added to a driver’s record, the city said.

The program utilizes photo enforcement technology provided by NovoaGlobal to capture photos and videos of vehicles exceeding the speed limit in the designated school zones.

The city says all potential speed violations are reviewed and verified by authorized city personnel before any Notice of Infraction is issued. Vehicle owners can review the photo and video evidence associated with recorded violations online.

City officials said the camera program aims to reduce speeding, encourage safer driving, and protect students, families, and pedestrians.

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