Drivers passing through school zones in Guyton will not receive automated speeding citations as students head back to class this year. In a Facebook post, the City of Guyton announced it will not activate the school zone speed cameras in front of Guyton Elementary School as the new school year begins, citing recent changes to Georgia law. "As the new school year begins, we want our community to know that the City of Guyton will NOT be activating the school zone speed cameras at this time," the city wrote. "With the recent changes made by HB 651, we believe it is appropriate to pause activation while we evaluate the best long-term approach for our community." City leaders emphasized that the decision applies only to the City of Guyton and does not affect school zone enforcement in unincorporated areas of Effingham County. The city said student safety remains its top priority and is urging drivers to obey posted school zone speed limits whenever warning lights are flashing. The decision comes after Georgia lawmakers approved House Bill 651, which revised the state's rules governing automated school zone speed cameras. The law, which took effect July 1, changes how school zone camera programs are regulated and adds new oversight requirements for local governments. Among the changes are updated enforcement procedures, additional reporting requirements and, beginning in 2027, a requirement that cities and counties receive voter approval through a referendum before entering into…
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