Above file video: Georgia drivers could soon get more say over school zone speed cameras School zone speed cameras in unincorporated Chatham County will remain off at the beginning of the school year as police work to comply with a new state law. The law, which took effect July 1, requires the Chatham County Police Department to relicense the cameras through the Georgia Department of Transportation. Police said the process involves multiple steps, and there is no timeline for its completion. “School zone speed cameras have reduced overall speeding in our school zones by 96%, and we value them as a crucial safety device,” Police Chief Jeff Hadley said. “However, new state laws require us to relicense the cameras through the Georgia Department of Transportation, and that multistep process will take time.” Hadley added that the department “always operates within the parameters of the law, and school zone speed cameras are no exception.” The department said it will provide two weeks’ advance notice before restarting the cameras. Updates will be shared through department news releases, social media accounts and the Chatham County Police Department app. Until then, Hadley is asking motorists to use extra caution near schools. “This is the first time since 2020 that we have started a school year without these cameras in place in our jurisdiction,” he said. Police officers will continue to patrol school zones and issue tickets to drivers they catch speeding. Courts determine the…
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