School zone speed cameras in unincorporated Chatham County will resume operation Monday after state officials told local law enforcement that the existing cameras do not need to be permitted again. The Chatham County Police Department initially announced that the cameras would remain off at the beginning of the school year because of what it believed was a new permitting requirement. But late Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation informed law enforcement agencies that the cameras could resume operation when school begins. Drivers will receive warnings for the first two weeks. Citations carrying fines will begin Aug. 17. From Aug. 3 through Aug. 14, cameras will issue warning notices to drivers traveling more than 10 mph over the speed limit during enforcement hours. The cameras operate during the reduced-speed periods around school arrival and dismissal, as well as during the school day. Warning notices will not carry a penalty, and recipients will not need to take action. The warning period applies only to camera-generated citations. Police officers may still stop and ticket drivers caught speeding in school zones. Courts determine the fines and penalties for tickets issued by officers. Beginning Aug. 17, camera violations will carry fines set by state law. A first offense will result in a $75 fine and a $10 processing fee. Subsequent offenses will carry a $125 fine and a $10 processing fee. Citations are mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner and do not add…
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