RedSpeed system aims to protect children in school zones 

Miami-Dade County communities have a new tool to protect children with RedSpeed Photo Enforcement System which provides for automated enforcement of school zones when children are present. This new system offers a simple, effective, and inexpensive way to protect students and help reduce accidents. 

The implementation supports the County’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2040. 

Where and when? 
RedSpeed detection cameras will be installed at 206 school zones across unincorporated Miami-Dade County during the 2024/2025 school year and are projected to activate their first set of cameras on Monday, Nov. 4. 

The first cameras will be installed in the following school zones:

• Goulds Elementary School
• Hammocks Middle School
• Madie Ives K-8 Center
• Redland Middle School
• Devon Aire K-8 Center
• Highland Oaks Middle School
• E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School
• Ruben Dario Middle School
• American Senior High School
• Charles R Drew K-8 Center
• Robert Russa Moton Elementary School

What you should know  
There will be a probation and awareness period during the first 30 days following installation of RedSpeed cameras. 

A warning will be issued to drivers speeding 10 miles per hour or more above the speed limit on designated school zones. Once the probation period is over after 30 days of activation, violators will receive a $100 citation in the mail. Cameras and speed detection systems only operate on school days, beginning 30 minutes before and ending 30 minutes after school.

The new enforcement system is expected to decrease accidents, enhance public health, and improve road safety by reducing speeding in school zones.

How the funds will be used
The County will retain $60 to administer speed detection systems in school zones and other public safety initiatives and will remit $40 to entities as follows: $20 to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the General Revenue Fund; $12 to the School District for school security initiatives, student transportation, or safety of student walking conditions; $5 to the County or municipality for the School Guard Recruitment and Retention Program; and $3 to the Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund.