We are excited to announce the launch of our new School Zone Safety Camera Program, designed to enhance the safety of our students, staff, and community members. This program will deploy advanced camera systems in designated school zones to monitor and enforce speed limits, ensuring drivers adhere to the posted speed limits. By proactively addressing speeding and improving traffic behavior, we aim to create a safer environment for everyone, particularly our children. This initiative reflects our commitment to prioritizing safety and protecting our most vulnerable road users.
The Village of Pinecrest School Zone Safety Camera Speed Enforcement program will go live with violation notices on the following dates:
Gulliver Preparatory School:
September 30, 2024
Rambam School at Temple Beth Am:
Pinecrest Elementary School:
Palmetto Senior High School:
True North Charter school at Temple Bet Shira:
Palmetto Elementary School:
October 9,2024
Palmetto Middle School:
October 9, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
HB 657 is a Florida law that was approved by The Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 31st, 2023. Under this law, the use of cameras is authorized to enforce speeding violations throughout the school day. The Village of Pinecrest will implement the school camera safety program for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond.
Photographic evidence will be used to issue a Notice of Violation to the registered owner of a vehicle.
The vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by more than ten (10) mph. The Notice of Violation will include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence of the violation.
The camera enforcement system will be active during the entirety of the school day session. The exact times vary depending on the individual school schedule, the speed enforcement periods are as follows:
Within 30 minutes prior to the start of a regularly scheduled school session.
Within 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session.
Within 30 minutes prior to the start of the school breakfast program.
During the hours between opening and dismissal times of the school.
Beth Am Rambam Day School
Location & Times
6000TH BLK to 5800th BLK SW 88th St. East and Westbound traffic.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM 15mph 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Friday for early dismissal PM 15mph 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Photo Enforcement time is 07:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Gulliver Preparatory School
Locations & Times
6500TH BLK to 6300TH BLK SW 88TH St. East and Westbound traffic
8700TH BLK to 8600TH BLK SW 67th Ave. North and Southbound traffic
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 7:30-8:30 a.m. PM 15mph 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Wednesday AM 15mph 8:45-9:30 a.m. PM 15mph 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Photo Enforcement time is 07:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Palmetto Elementary and Palmetto Middle Joint School Zones
7400TH BLK to 7200TH BLK SW 124TH St. East and Westbound traffic
12400TH BLK to 12800TH SW 73rd Ave. North and Southbound traffi
7400TH BLK to 7200TH BLK SW 128TH St East and Westbound traffic
12900TH BLK to 12400TH BLK SW 74TH Ave. North and Southbound traffic
Monday-Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 7:30-9:15 a.m. PM 15mph 1:45-4:15 p.m.
Photo Enforcement time is 07:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Palmetto Senior High School
11700TH BLK to 12000TH BLK SW 74TH Ave. North and Southbound traffic
12100TH BLK to 11600TH BLK SW 77TH Ave. North and Southbound traffic
Monday-Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 6:50-7:35 a.m. PM 15mph 2:05-2:50 p.m. 6:30– 6:50 a.m. breakfast program
7300TH BLK to 7700TH BLK SW 120TH St. East and Westbound traffic
Monday-Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 6:50-8:30 a.m. PM 15mph 2:05-3:45 p.m. 6:30– 6:50 a.m. breakfast program
Photo Enforcement time is 06:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Pinecrest Elementary School
10100TH BLK to 10500TH BLK SW 57TH Ave. North and Southbound traffic
5800TH BLK to 5700TH BLK SW 104TH St. East and Westbound traffic
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 7:30-8:45 a.m. PM 15mph 1:30-3:30 p.m. 7:15– 7:30 a.m. breakfast program
Wednesday for early dismissal PM 15mph 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Photo Enforcement time is 07:15 to 3:30 p.m.
True North Academy
7300th BLK to 7700TH BLK SW 120TH St. East and Westbound traffic
Monday-Friday Except Holidays AM 15mph 6:50-8:30 a.m. PM 15mph 2:05-3:45 p.m.
Photo Enforcement time is 6:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
To increase the safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding.
To encourage drivers to adhere to the posted speed limits.
To mitigate the risks associated with speeding in areas where children are present.
Camera enforcement systems are set to capture data specified by the Village of Pinecrest within local, state, and federal guidelines. This data will include photographic stills of the vehicle, and the license plate. It will also include the date, time, location, and speed.
All data is transmitted and encrypted to a secure central processing server and digitally signed to prevent interception and manipulation ensuring the highest level of protection to the chain of custody. All original images and data are securely stored in a data vault for safekeeping.
The photo enforcement system is entirely funded by paid violations.
A State of Florida certified police officer employed by The Village of Pinecrest is the only person that can decide if a Notice of Violation is justified.
There are two options offered to the registered owner of the vehicle
Pay the fine within 30 days from the date of issuance.
Request a hearing within 30 days of the date of issuance
Addressing the violation under a Notice of Violation status does not negatively impact the driver’s license or insurance.
Failure to comply with the Notice of Violation options within 30 days of issuance will result in the issuance of a Florida Uniform Traffic Citation
All options will be included in the Notice of Violation sent to the registered owner.
The registered owner of the vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for paying the Notice of Violation issued unless the owner can show via written affidavit one of the following circumstances listed below:
The motor vehicle was, at the time of the violation, in the care, custody, or control of another person.
The driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic ticket by a law enforcement officer for the same alleged violation.
Via internethttps://secure.speedviolation.com
Via telephone1-877-220-7515
Payment in personCheck or money order onlyPinecrest Police Department, 12645 Pinecrest Parkway, Pinecrest, Florida 33156.