Hallandale Beach speeds camera fines start at $100
Five new cameras near local schools have issued 6,000 warnings in the first month.
By Ryan Carter ·
Drivers in Hallandale Beach now face $100 civil fines for speeding near schools. The penalty began on Oct. 22, following a 30-day warning period that ended on Oct. 21. Police issued approximately 6,000 warnings during that initial phase.
The city installed five cameras near three schools to improve student safety. The locations are Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K-8, Lanier-James Education Center, and Hallandale Magnet High School. A citation is issued if a vehicle travels 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit during enforcement hours.
Roei Gal, a local driver, questioned the financial impact of the new program. He stated that repeated tickets could add hundreds of dollars to family budgets. Gal told CBS News Miami that the cameras cause him and other drivers to add at least $400 to $500 a month to their expenses.
“I'm against speeding, but there's a certain extent where it's enforceable and not,” Gal said. He argued that the city should explore other solutions to address speeding, calling the current approach a little extreme.
Other residents support the cameras, citing a long history of speeding issues. Flora Garrett said she frequently sees drivers traveling too fast, especially after school dismissal and at night. During an interview on Monday, Garrett pointed to a passing driver she believed was speeding.
“There we go! There we go!” Garrett exclaimed. She noted that drivers often try to beat the crosswalk guards. She believes the cameras provide an additional layer of protection for students alongside the crossing guards.
The Hallandale Beach Police Department declined an on-camera interview but provided details on the program. Officials said the goal is to encourage drivers to slow down and prevent crashes, rather than simply issue citations. The department will monitor speeding violations, crash data, and community feedback for the next six months.
Police have not released the number of fines issued since enforcement began. They stated that it is too early to accurately measure the program's results. The first six-month review is expected around April 2027. The cameras operate during regular instructional hours but do not run overnight, on weekends, or during school holidays.
Source: KCNC-TV
