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Fairfield has begun issuing fines to drivers caught speeding on camera in school zones.
A warning period ran in May. As of June 1, drivers now face a $50 fine and a $15 handling fee for a first offense. Subsequent tickets carry a $75 fine and a $15 handling fee.
The town said all enforcement zones are marked with signs notifying drivers of camera monitoring, as required by state law.
Six school zones were selected for enforcement based on crash history, engineering analysis and community feedback:
- Fairfield Ludlowe High School and Fairfield Ludlowe Middle School on Unquowa Road.
- Dwight Elementary School on Redding Road.
- Notre Dame High School on Jefferson Street.
- Burr Elementary School on Burr Street.
- Riverfield Elementary School on Mill Plain Road.
- Fairfield Warde High School on Knapps Highway.
The automated enforcement zones operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During the start and end of the school day, cameras enforce a reduced speed limit of 20 mph.
Outside designated school hours and when school is not in session, normal speed limits apply.
The town said the program could generate millions of dollars for road safety efforts, but the goal is to slow drivers down and keep kids and families safe.
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