Titusville officials began a speed enforcement program in local school zones on Monday, targeting areas near five elementary schools. The initiative, which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, involves police officers monitoring speed limits and issuing citations for violations. City leaders said the program follows a spike in speeding complaints from parents and teachers over the past year.
The program focuses on zones around Titusville Elementary, North Titusville Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Palm Bay Elementary, and Satellite Beach Elementary. Speed limits in these areas are set at 25 mph, but officials said enforcement will prioritize vehicles traveling above 35 mph. Titusville Police Department spokesperson Maria Gonzalez confirmed that officers will use radar and automated cameras to track speeds.
Parents have expressed mixed reactions. Sarah Thompson, a mother of two students at Riverside Elementary, said the program is long overdue. 'I’ve seen cars flying past the school during drop-off,' she said. Others, like local business owner David Lee, worry about increased traffic delays. 'It’s a small town — we need to balance safety with practicality,' he added.
The city plans to evaluate the program’s impact after six weeks. Data on citation numbers and accident rates will be shared with the public. Similar initiatives in nearby Cocoa and Palm Bay saw a 22% drop in speeding violations within three months of implementation, according to state transportation records.