Cape Coral speed cameras back on Aug. 11 when school starts

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — The Cape Coral Police Department is reminding drivers that RedSpeed school zone speed cameras will be active and enforcing speed limits when school resumes on Aug. 11.

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CCPD said the cameras are designed to improve safety for students, parents, crossing guards and school staff by encouraging drivers to slow down in school zones. School zone speed cameras are active only on school days, and posted signs at each school identify the times when the school zone is active.

Under Florida law, drivers traveling more than 10 mph over the posted school zone speed limit while the cameras are active are subject to a $100 Notice of Violation issued to the vehicle's registered owner.

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The cameras operate 30 minutes before the start of school, during school hours and 30 minutes after school dismissal.

When school zone lights are flashing, the reduced speed limit is enforced. When lights are not flashing during school hours, the regular posted speed limit applies, but drivers who exceed the applicable limit by more than 10 mph will receive a violation in both cases.

RedSpeed cameras are installed in 16 school zones across Cape Coral, including Ida S. Baker High School, Challenger Middle School, Diplomat Middle School and 13 other locations.