Automated Traffic Ticket Program Goes Live In Eustis

     The first school zone speed enforcement cameras in the state of Florida are now activated in the City of Eustis on Orange Avenue at Prescott Street near Eustis Elementary School, following more than a 30-day grace period for drivers.
   Since February 21, motorists have received a warning for driving in excess of 10 miles over the posted speed limit in the school zone, but beginning this week, violators will receive a citation and a $100 fine. All violations will be reviewed by the Eustis Police Department, and no points will be imposed on the owner of the vehicle.
   “Our goal is to protect students and keep them safe going to school, not to hand out tickets,” said Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri. “We’ve given motorists more than a month to get used to the cameras and to slow down while driving in the area. To date, 767 warnings have been issued, but starting this week, they’ll be tickets with fines instead.”
   The school zone on Orange Avenue is the first in the city, and was selected due to the high number of speeding motorists. The city intends to put cameras in other school zones as well.