Titusville Police Department is now mailing $100 civil fines to drivers who exceeded school zone speed limits, marking the end of a 60-day trial period for automated speed enforcement. The department issued about 13,000 warnings during the trial, which ran from March to May 2026. Police say the cameras have reduced speeding by up to 90% in some areas.
The initiative, launched earlier this year, targets six school zones in Titusville. Cameras operate 30 minutes before and after school, and during the school day. Major Jeremy Gonzalez said data showed between 50% and 90% reductions in speeding during the trial. 'We’ve heard the argument it’s a money grab,' Gonzalez said. 'Where do you think your money is going when you get a uniformed traffic citation?'
Amber Steighner, a Titusville resident and parent of two students at Coquina Elementary School, received one of the first automated warnings during the trial. She said she supports the cameras despite the fines. 'They got a couple of us, myself included,' she said. 'But I do think they are good for safety.'
The fines are lower than the previous $300 penalty for speeding in school zones, which also added three points to a driver’s license. Gonzalez said the civil citation aims to deter speeding without excessive punishment. 'Your insurance is going to go up,' he said. 'This is a $100 civil citation.'
The department plans to continue using the cameras. Gonzalez said the trial demonstrated the effectiveness of automated enforcement in protecting children. 'Our bottom line is keeping children safe going to and from school,' he said. The cameras will remain active in all six school zones.