The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out speed cameras at six school zones across the county, part of a new program meant to slow drivers down where children walk and are dropped off for class.
The School Zone Speed Camera Program, run in partnership with the vendor NovoaGlobal, begins with a 15-day warning period starting Aug. 21. During that stretch, speeding drivers will receive a notice in the mail but no fine. Citations start once the warning period ends Sept. 7.
Where the cameras are
The program covers six school zones:
- Mechanicsville Elementary School — southbound Route 5
- Loveville and Banneker Elementary Schools — northbound Route 5
- Oakville Elementary School — northbound Route 235
- Greenview Knolls Elementary School — northbound Route 235
- Great Mills High School — eastbound Route 246
- Spring Ridge Middle School — northbound Route 235
Why the county is doing this
The Sheriff’s Office said the goal is "saving lives by slowing drivers down in school zones where children and pedestrians are most vulnerable." Officials are urging drivers to stay alert, obey posted speed limits and use extra caution near schools, particularly as the new academic year begins.
More information on the program is available through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
This report is based on reporting from The BayNet.
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