CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – The Chatham County Police Department will restart speed cameras in school zones starting Monday, Aug. 3 for the first day of school in the Savannah-Chatham County district. A two-week warning period will be carried out before fines are issued. Originally, Chatham Police said on Monday that the activation of the cameras would be delayed due to re-permitting required by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chatham County school zone speed cameras won’t restart on first day of school, police announce On Wednesday, GDOT told police that re-permitting was not necessary and operations could start back up at the beginning of the school year. Anyone speeding 10 miles per hour or more during school zone times around arrival, dismissal and throughout the day will receive a warning citation between Monday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 14. This warning will not carry a penalty, and the person cited will not have to take any additional action. These warnings only apply to citations generated by school zone speed cameras. Chatham County police officers can still ticket drivers speeding in school zones, in which case, courts determine fines and penalties. Anyone caught speeding on or after, Monday, Aug. 17, will receive fines determined by state law. Speeding more than 10 miles per hour during the school zone times before and after school — and during the day — carries a $75 fine and a $10 processing fee for the first offense.…
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