Speed camera warning period is now over, police dept. says

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The city of Warner Robins announced recently the warning period for installed Red Speed cameras in the city has concluded.

Previously, the cameras had a 45-day window, where those caught speeding received a cautionary notice in the mail. Now, the cameras will enforce posted speed limits by flagging vehicles traveling more than 11 miles-per-hour over.

As summer school begins, the cameras by Northside High School and Huntington Middle School will remain operational from 7 a.m. to noon on weekdays. The summer school enforcement period spans from June 5 to June 30 and signs are post to alert drivers of entrance into the photo-enforced speed zones.

Using laser technology, the cameras track the speed of passing vehicles, as well as capture photos of license plates. That information is sent to the police department and if speeding is confirmed, the registered owner of the vehicle faces a civil fine, sent through the mail.

According to a video public service announcement by the city, fees will be $80 for the first offense, then $130 for additional offenses.

Additional cameras are located at Warner Robins High School, Lake Joy Elementary School and Lake Joy Primary School. As the school year begins, the cameras will be active up to one hour before school begins, and one hour after dismissal.

In the public service announcement, Sgt. Randy Evans explained the enhanced coverage provided by the cameras.

“For one violator that I’m stopped talking to and issuing a citation, there’s three to four other violators going down the road, that are being missed by having a single officer in a school zone. So it acts as a force multiplier to reduce the risk of serious injury, or fatal crash of a student being hit,” Evans said.

The cameras are part of a citywide campaign to tackle speeding in designated “red zones.” Interim Police Chief Roy Whitehead spearheaded the campaign to bring awareness to the importance of road safety.

“”Our primary objective is to create a safe environment for our students and all community members. By deploying speed cameras near schools, we aim to deter speeding violations and encourage responsible driving habits,” Whitehead said.

The police department urges travelers to allow extra time to reach your destination, stay off cell phones while driving, follow posted speed limits and drive cautiously through speed camera zones.

For more information, contact the Warner Robins Police Department at (478) 302-5378.

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