CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Chesterfield County leaders are cracking down on speeding in school zones.
Last Monday, the county announced that school zone speed enforcement cameras will be installed in multiple school districts to be sure drivers are following the speed limit.
The change comes after a spring 2023 study found 48% of drivers in the county sped through school zones in the morning and 50% of drivers sped through them in the afternoon.
Once each camera is installed, a 30-day warning period will let drivers adjust to having them in place.
Violators going more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit will receive warnings rather than citations during the warning period.
After the grace period is over, citations will be mailed out.
“The safety of students is a top priority for Chesterfield County Public Schools, and that includes getting them safely to school and safely home. We are hopeful that this initiative will raise awareness of the importance of adhering to posted speed limits and improve safety within school zones,” Chesterfield County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. John Murray said.
Automated speed cameras will be installed at the following school zones during the first installation phase:
- Bettie Weaver Elementary
- Beulah Elementary
- Cosby High
- Ecoff Elementary
- Grange Hall Elementary
- Manchester Middle
- Marguerite Christian Elementary
- Midlothian High
- Moseley Elementary
- Old Hundred Elementary
- Reams Road Elementary
- Swift Creek Elementary
- Woolridge Elementary
The grace period for each location will be announced once the camera is installed.
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