Why are Speed Zone Cameras being installed?

Over the past ten years there has been a nationwide spike in pedestrian fatalities due to a combination of speeding and distracted driving. Communities are turning to automated enforcement as a means of encouraging to follow speed limits and pay attention.  Automated Enforcement is endorsed as a safety tool by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Safety Council.

How will I know where the cameras are?

Signage is posted that is clearly visible warning drivers the speeds are enforced by cameras. 

What are the hours of enforcement at each school, and what speeds are being enforced at what times?

At this time, Pinelog Road (Rockdale County High School and C.J. Hicks Elementary) is the only school zone utilizing the speed enforcement program. The hours of enforcement are:

6:35 AM – 8:35 AM and 2:05 PM – 4:05 PM (25 MPH).  Enforcement of the school zone's 25 MPH limit will be indicated by flashing lights upon entering the school zone, indicating the active 25MPH speed limit. 

Enforcement will consist of (11+) MPH over the speed limit during school zone periods.

Example: If you are traveling within the school zone, during the designated photo enforcement hours and are traveling (11+) MPH over the posted speed limit of 25 MPH, a citation will be issued.

 (Link for Rockdale County Public School Calendar 2022-2023)

2024-2025 RCPS Calendar (English)

2024-2025 Calendario Escolar en Español   

How much is the fine?

The first violation is $75 and $125 for subsequent violations.  Payments are due by the “Pay By” date listed on the citation. 

Can I view my violation?

Yes.  Login to https://secure.speedviolation.com and enter your citation number.  You will be able to view photos and video of the violation. 

I received a School Zone Speed Ticket. How do I pay it?

You may mail a check or money order to the address printed on the citation and pre-printed return envelope.

For faster credit card payments, you may pay securely online at https://secure.speedviolation.com.  Electronic payments post the same day and you can receive a confirmation by e-mail.

For PAYMENT BY PHONE: Call 833-917-7333, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Information will not be divulged to anyone other than the registered owner of the vehicle.

Redspeed Affidavit Document

 A sworn statement of non-operation affidavit can be submitted to:  Courtservices@conyersga.gov.

If I get a ticket will my insurance go up?

Citations are civil offenses, not criminal infractions.  No points are assessed on your driving record for automated enforcement violations.  However, fines do escalate for repeat offenders

How do the Cameras work? Are they accurate?

The enforcement program utilizes state of the art multi-dimensional radar that tracks and monitors up to 350 cars simultaneously.  Radar is accurate within .1 miles per hour.  A detailed maintenance and testing log is maintained at all times.  No tickets are issued within any possible margin of error. 

Where can I read the law on automated enforcement?

Please click on the following link for the latest version of the Official Code of Georgia.  O.C.G.A. § 40-14-18 (Lexis Advance through the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly)