Q: Does the camera immediately issue a violation notice and penalty?
A: No, a Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer, certified by the State of Florida, from the Orlando Police Department will review the images from the camera and determine if the vehicle is speeding while in an active school zone. They will determine if a notice and penalty will be sent to the vehicle’s registered owner.
Q: Will the camera take a picture of the driver?
A: No. As this is not a criminal violation. A civil violation will be assessed against the registered vehicle owner, therefore there is no need to capture an image of the driver.
Q: Why did I get a violation when I was not the driver of the vehicle?
A: The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for paying the civil penalty in the Notice of Violation. The registered owner of the vehicle has the right to transfer the violation to the driver of the vehicle by following the instructions on the Notice of Violation. If you don't agree with the school zone speeding violation, you have the right to contest the infraction in court by following the instructions on the Notice of Violation.
Q: Will there be signs warning drivers about the speed cameras?
A: Yes. "Photo Enforced" signs are installed at every entrance to a school zone where speed cameras are in operation so drivers are aware that speeding violations may be enforced by camera.
Q: What happens if I ignore the Notice of Violation?
A: If you fail to respond to a payment, submit an affidavit, or schedule a hearing, a Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) will be issued at a higher fine amount of $206 payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts.