When students return to school on Thursday, January 5, the speed limit in school zones will again be enforced using the automated camera system, where they are installed.  

The cameras actively enforce the speed limit on school days when classes are in session from one hour before the start of school until one hour after dismissal. Click the link below for the enforcement times and more information.  

The flashing lights only indicate the reduced limit around the start and end of school. The cameras enforce both the reduced speed limit when the lights are flashing AND the regular speed limit in between those times when the lights are not flashing. 

So far, cameras have been installed for the school zones around: Northeast High & Appling Middle, Rutland Middle & High, Weaver Middle, Westside High, Ballard-Hudson Middle & Ingram-Pye Elementary, and Southwest High. They will eventually be installed at every public school. 

“Driving slower around school is so important and can save lives, and that’s why we’re making sure people obey the speed limit,” says Mayor Miller. “This problem is more prevalent than people realize, and we’re asking people to drive slower and safer near our children.” 

Middle School
9:05 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Enforcement: 8:05 a.m. – 5:05 p.m. 

High School
7:30 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Enforcement: 6:30 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. 

Elementary School
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Enforcement: 7:20 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. 

Northwoods Academy
8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enforcement: 7:20 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

NOTE: Several school zones are shared by different schools, giving them the following enforcement times. 

Appling Middle & Northeast High – 6:30 a.m. – 5:05 p.m. 

Rutland Middle & Rutland High – 6:30 a.m. – 5:05 p.m. 

Ingram-Pye Elementary & Ballard-Hudson Middle – 7:20 a.m. – 5:05 p.m. 

 Citations using the cameras are only issued only when a vehicle travels within a school zone more than 10 miles per hour of the posted speed limit. The first citation will be $100, and each subsequent citation will be $150. Money collected from these fines shall only be used to fund local law enforcement or public safety initiatives. 

These citations will not show up on a person’s driving record nor be used for “points” with their insurance. All citations are reviewed by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to ensure its compliance with Macon-Bibb’s Code.