Speeding Cameras in School Zones
A Smarter, Safer School Zone Starts Now
Keeping children safe as they travel to and from school is one of the most important responsibilities we share as a community. That’s why the City of Doral, under the leadership of our Mayor and City Council, is proud to launch a new photo-enforced speed camera program designed to protect our students and promote responsible driving near schools. This initiative reflects the City’s commitment to proactive public safety, thoughtful innovation, and placing student wellbeing at the forefront of civic decision-making. In partnership with the Doral Police Department, these smart enforcement tools will help reduce speeding, raise awareness in high-risk areas, and give families greater peace of mind during the school year.
More than just cameras, this program represents a collective effort to create safer streets — not just during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up, but every single school day. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know: where cameras are located, how they work, when they’re active, and how to avoid violations by simply driving safely and staying alert.
When Is It in Effect?
This initiative goes into effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, on August 14, 2025. It will begin with a 30-day warning period, lasting until September 14, 2025, during which the public will be informed and educated about the new initiative.
Where Are the Cameras Located?
The cameras are located within designated school zones in Doral. These areas have been carefully selected to maximize student safety and improve driver compliance.
Camera Locations:
- AcadeMir Charter School East
- Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy K-8
- BridgePrep Academy of Doral
- Divine Savior Academy
- Doral Academy Elementary / JAM
- Doral Academy Preparatory School
- Doral International Academy of Math and Science
- Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
- Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
- Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
- Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy
- Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
- J.C Bermudez Doral Senior High School
- John I. Smith K-8 Center
- Renaissance Elementary Charter School
- Renaissance Middle Charter School
- Ronald W. Reagan / Doral Senior High School
- Shelton Academy
How Do the Cameras Work?
Speed detection cameras use radar or laser-based technology to monitor vehicle speeds in school zones. If a driver exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph, the system captures a short video clip and photographic evidence of the violation.
When Are the Cameras Active?
The cameras are only active during:
- 30 minutes before school begins
- The entire school day
- 30 minutes after school ends
They are not operational on weekends, holidays, or any day when school is not in session.
Will There Be Warning Signs?
Yes. All photo-enforced zones are clearly marked with visible signage prior to entering the school zone. These signs notify drivers in advance and are intended to encourage slower, safer driving.
What Triggers a Violation?
A driver will receive a Notice of Violation if they are traveling more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit in an active school zone.
If You Receive a Violation
If you're issued a violation, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive a $100 civil fine by mail.
- No points will be added to your license
- It will not affect your insurance
- If you weren’t the driver, you may submit an affidavit identifying who was
To pay the fine, you have three options:
- Online: www.secure.speedviolation.com
- By phone: Call 866-202-2348
- By mail: Instructions will be included with your violation notice
If no action is taken by the deadline, the violation will convert to a Uniform Traffic Citation and be transferred to county court.
Why Are We Doing This?
This system ensures school zones are enforced consistently — without relying on the physical presence of officers. That means more equitable enforcement and safer streets every school day.
The funds collected from violations are governed by Florida State Statute and are used to support the City’s school crossing guard program and other public safety initiatives.
What Are the Benefits?
- Consistent enforcement regardless of staffing levels
- Reduced risk of speeding-related student injuries
- Increased driver awareness in school zones
- Greater efficiency for Doral Police Department resources
Tips for Driving in School Zones
- Put your phone away
- Watch for signs and flashing lights
- Be ready to stop for crossing guards and students
- Always obey posted speed limits
Together, we can create safer streets — one school zone at a time.
Every driver has the power to protect a child’s life simply by slowing down, staying alert, and following the law. Let’s lead by example and keep Doral’s school zones safe for every student, every day.
Drive smart. Drive safe. Our kids are worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the School Zone Camera Safety Program?
A. House Bill 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 City of Doral will implement the school camera safety program for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond.
Q. What does “photo enforced” mean?
A. 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.
Q. When and where is photo enforcement used?
A. 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 allowable time periods are as follows:
- Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled breakfast program.
- Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled school session.
- During the entirety of a regularly scheduled school session; and
- Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session.
Q. Which School Zones are being camera enforced in the City of Doral?
- AcadeMir Charter School East
- Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy K-8
- BridgePrep Academy of Doral
- Divine Savior Academy
- Doral Academy Elementary / JAM
- Doral Academy Preparatory School
- Doral International Academy of Math and Science
- Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
- Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
- Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
- Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy
- Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
- J.C Bermudez Doral Senior High School
- John I. Smith K-8 Center
- Renaissance Elementary Charter School
- Renaissance Middle Charter School
- Ronald W. Reagan / Doral Senior High School
- Shelton Academy
Q. What are the benefits of photo enforcement?
- Increases safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding.
- Encourages drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
- Mitigates risks associated with speeding where children are present.
Q. What data are the cameras capturing and is that information secure?
A. Camera enforcement systems are set to capture data specified by the City of Doral 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 encrypted and transmitted to a secure central server, where it is digitally signed to prevent interception and manipulation, ensuring top-level protection for the chain of custody. Original images and data are securely stored in a data vault.
Q. How much does the photo enforcement program cost taxpayers?
A. The photo enforcement system is entirely funded by paid violations.
Q. Who issues the Notice of Violation?
A. A State of Florida traffic infraction enforcement officer employed by the City of Doral Police Department is the only person that can issue a Notice of Violation.
Q. What are my options if I receive a notice of violation?
A. There are two options offered to the registered owner of the vehicle:
1. Pay the fine within 30 days from the date of issuance.
2. Request a hearing within 30 days of the date of issuance.
- Failure to follow the Notice of Violation options within 30 days of issuance will result in the issuance of a FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION.
- If the violation is satisfied in the Notice of Violation status, there is no adverse impact to the alleged violator’s driver’s license, vehicle registration or insurance.
- All options will be included in the Notice of Violation sent to the registered owner.
Q. Will paying a Notice of Violation affect my insurance or driver’s license?
A. No. A Notice of Violation is a civil penalty and does not affect your driving privileges or insurance.
Q. What happens if I am the registered owner but someone else was driving the motor vehicle?
A. 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
Q. ¿Qué es el Programa de Seguridad de Cámaras en la Zona Escolar?
R. El Proyecto de Ley 657 de la Cámara de Representantes es una ley de Florida que fue aprobada por la Legislatura de Florida y firmada por el gobernador Ron DeSantis el 31 de mayo de 2023. Bajo esta ley, el uso de cámaras está autorizado para hacer cumplir las infracciones de exceso de velocidad durante todo el día escolar. La Ciudad de Doral implementará el programa de seguridad de cámaras escolares para el año escolar 2024-2025 y más allá.
Q. ¿Qué significa "foto forzada"?
R. La evidencia fotográfica se utilizará para emitir un Aviso de Infracción al propietario registrado de un vehículo. El vehículo debe exceder el límite de velocidad indicado en más de diez (10) mph. El Aviso de Violación incluirá la fecha, hora, lugar y evidencia fotográfica de la violación.
Q. ¿Cuándo y dónde se utiliza la aplicación de fotografías?
R. El sistema de aplicación de cámaras estará activo durante la totalidad de la sesión del día escolar. Los horarios exactos varían según el horario escolar individual. Los períodos de tiempo permitidos para la aplicación de la velocidad son los siguientes:
- Desde 30 minutos antes hasta 30 minutos después del inicio de un programa de desayuno programado regularmente.
- Dentro de los 30 minutos antes hasta 30 minutos después del inicio de una sesión escolar programada regularmente.
- Durante la totalidad de una sesión escolar programada regularmente; y
- Dentro de los 30 minutos antes hasta 30 minutos después del final de una sesión escolar programada regularmente.
Q. ¿Qué zonas escolares se están aplicando con cámaras en la Ciudad de Doral?
- AcadeMir Charter School East
- Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy K-8
- BridgePrep Academy of Doral
- Divine Savior Academy
- Doral Academy Elementary / JAM
- Doral Academy Preparatory School
- Doral International Academy of Math and Science
- Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
- Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
- Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
- Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy
- Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
- J.C Bermudez Doral Senior High School
- John I. Smith K-8 Center
- Renaissance Elementary Charter School
- Renaissance Middle Charter School
- Ronald W. Reagan / Doral Senior High School
- Shelton Academy
Q. ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de la aplicación de fotografías?
- Aumenta la seguridad de los niños y el personal en las zonas escolares al disuadir el exceso de velocidad.
- Alienta a los conductores a cumplir con los límites de velocidad indicados.
- Mitiga los riesgos asociados con el exceso de velocidad donde hay niños presentes.
Q. ¿Qué datos están capturando las cámaras y esa información está segura?
R. Los sistemas de aplicación de cámaras están configurados para capturar datos especificados por la Ciudad de Doral dentro de las pautas locales, estatales y federales. Estos datos incluirán fotogramas del vehículo y la matrícula. También incluirá la fecha, la hora, el lugar y la velocidad.
Todos los datos se cifran y se transmiten a un servidor central seguro, donde se firman digitalmente para evitar la interceptación y la manipulación, lo que garantiza una protección de alto nivel para la cadena de custodia. Las imágenes y los datos originales se almacenan de forma segura en una bóveda de datos.
Q. ¿Cuánto le cuesta el programa de aplicación de fotos a los contribuyentes?
R. El sistema de aplicación de fotos está financiado en su totalidad por infracciones pagadas.
Q. ¿Quién emite el Aviso de Infracción?
R. Un oficial de cumplimiento de infracciones de tránsito del estado de Florida empleado por el Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Doral es la única persona que puede emitir un Aviso de Infracción.
Q. ¿Cuáles son mis opciones si recibo un aviso de infracción?
R. Hay dos opciones que se ofrecen al propietario registrado del vehículo:
1. Pagar la multa dentro de los 30 días a partir de la fecha de emisión.
2. Solicitar una audiencia dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la fecha de emisión.
- El incumplimiento de las opciones de Aviso de Infracción dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la emisión resultará en la emisión de una CITACIÓN DE TRÁFICO UNIFORME DE FLORIDA.
- Si la infracción se cumple en el estado de Aviso de infracción, no hay ningún impacto adverso en la licencia de conducir, el registro del vehículo o el seguro del presunto infractor.
- Todas las opciones se incluirán en el Aviso de Infracción enviado al propietario registrado.
Q. ¿Pagar un Aviso de Infracción afectará mi seguro o licencia de conducir?
R. No. Un Aviso de Infracción es una multa civil y no afecta sus privilegios de conducir ni su seguro.
Q. ¿Qué sucede si soy el propietario registrado pero otra persona conducía el vehículo motorizado?
R. El propietario registrado del vehículo involucrado en la infracción es responsable de pagar el Aviso de Infracción emitido a menos que el propietario pueda demostrar mediante una declaración jurada escrita una de las siguientes circunstancias que se enumeran a continuación:
- El vehículo motorizado estaba, en el momento de la infracción, bajo el cuidado, custodia o control de otra persona.
- El conductor del vehículo recibió una multa de tráfico por parte de un oficial de la ley por la misma supuesta infracción.