SAVANNAH — Drivers in Savannah have a few days left before school zone speed cameras go live again, and about two weeks after that before the fines start.
What’s happening: The cameras switch on Monday, Aug. 3, but will only send warnings for the first two weeks. Starting Aug. 17, anyone caught speeding will get a fine in the mail. The cameras run from 45 minutes before school starts through 30 minutes after dismissal, on school days only. They are off on weekends, holidays, and days schools close for emergencies.
What this means for you: Georgia law sets the trigger at 10 mph over the school zone speed limit. If you are caught, a first offense costs $75 plus up to a $10 processing fee. A second or later offense runs $125 plus up to $10. Because these are civil fines rather than criminal charges, no points go on your license and your insurance rate is not affected.
The path forward: Citations can be paid online at violationpayment.net or by calling 1-855-252-0086. Drivers who want to fight a ticket can request a hearing before a judge through the same website or phone number.
B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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