In a story first covered by Carla Bayron at Fox 13, Lakeland city commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones after 25 Polk County Public School students were struck by vehicles during the 2023-2024 school year, resulting in 13 fatalities.
The cameras are a part of Lakeland’s Vision Zero Plan to eliminate fatal crashes by 2035. The following schools have been identified as having the most violations:
• Lincoln Academy
• Crystal Lake Elementary
• Philip O’Brien Elementary
• Southwest Middle
• North Lakeland Elementary
• Lakeland High School
• Lakeland Highlands Middle
• Sleepy Hill Elementary
The city plans to install cameras by fall, pending permits, with a 30-day awareness campaign before issuing $100 fines to deter speeding and prevent further tragedies. Nothing further at this time.
Link to Carla Bayron Fox 13 Original Story:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-lakeland-approves-speed-cameras-school-zones
