Who can I speak to about a violation I received?
Call 1-888-213-0715. Wait for the prompts and then select option 2 to speak to a customer service representative.
What is the School Zone Camera Safety Program?
House Bill (HB) 657 was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 31st, 2023. Under this law, the use of cameras is authorized to enforce speeding violations in school zones throughout the school day. Manatee County will implement the school camera safety program for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond. No fines will be issued during the first 30 days of a speed detection system (SDS) camera being active in a school zone, only warnings will be issued during that time.
What are the benefits of photo enforcement?
• Increases safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding.
• Encourages drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
• Mitigates risks associated with speeding where children are present.
What is a Speed Detection System (SDS)?
As defined by Section 316.003(83), Florida Statutes (F.S.), an SDS is a portable or fixed automated system used to detect a motor vehicle's speed using radar or LiDAR and to capture a photograph or video of the rear of a motor vehicle that exceeds the speed limit in force at the time of the violation. Section 316.0776, Florida Statutes (F.S.), was amended and signed into law with an effective date of July 1, 2023. This was incorporated into Manatee County Ordinance 24-31 on February 13, 2024.
What does “photo-enforced” mean?
Photographic evidence will be used to issue a Notice of Violation to the registered owner of a vehicle. The vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by more than ten (10) miles per hour. The Notice of Violation will include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence of the violation..
What is considered speeding under this program?
Notices of violation are issued in accordance with House Bill (HB) 657 and Manatee County Ordinance 24-31 which determines speeding as exceeding the speed limit by more than ten (10) miles per hour. It allows for the use of automated speed detection devices to enforce speeding in school zones.
Can I drive the normal speed limit if I'm in a school zone during school hours and the school zone light isn't flashing?
Speed enforcement is based on the signage within the zone. For example, when the school zone sign is flashing, the camera will issue violations for speeds exceeding 10 mph over the flashing school zone speed limit. When the sign is not flashing, but during the enforcement period (school day), the camera will issue violations for speeds exceeding 10 mph over the normal posted speed limit.
Who issues the Notice of Violation?
A State of Florida traffic infraction enforcement officer employed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is the only agency in unincorporated areas of Manatee County that can decide if a Notice of Violation is justified.
How do I pay the violation?
Penalties may be paid online, over the phone or via U.S. Mail. Instructions for payment options will be listed on the Notice of Violation.
• Online: You may pay your $100 penalty online at https://secure.speedviolation.com/
• By Phone: You can pay your $100 penalty by calling: 888-213-0715.
• By Mail: You can pay your $100 penalty via U.S. Mail at:
School Zone Speed Enforcement Program
PO Box 8000
Oldsmar, FL 34677-6802
Will I accrue points on my license or have the violation reported to my insurance company?
No, if the notice of violation is paid within 30-days there are no points associated with this civil notice of violation and it will not affect your insurance.
What happens if I do not pay the $100 penalty?
If you do not pay, request a hearing, or file an affidavit, you will be issued a Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC).
How will I know where the speed zone enforcement cameras are located?
Signage has been placed before the school zones that are clearly visible, providing warning to drivers that the roads are enforced by cameras. You can also view a map of locations
here.
Which school zones currently have “photo-enforced” cameras and what times are they active?
| School Zone |
Location |
Active Times |
School Flasher Speed Limit |
Normal Speed Limit |
| Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School |
Ft. Hamer Road |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour |
45 Miles Per Hour |
| Bayshore Elementary School |
Bayshore Gardens Parkway |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour
|
| Bayshore Elementary School |
26th Street West |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour
|
| BD Gullett Elementary/ Dr. Mona Jain Middle Schools |
44th Avenue East |
7:30 A.M. to 4:40 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour |
45 Miles Per Hour
|
| Blackburn Elementary School |
17th Street East/Memphis Road |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
| Blanche H. Daughtery Elementary School |
63rd Avenue East |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
| Braden River Elementary/Braden River Middle Schools |
River Club Boulevard |
7:30 A.M. to 4:40 P.M. |
15 Miles Per Hour |
30 Miles Per Hour |
| Electa Lee Magnet Middle School |
53rd Avenue West |
8:15 A.M. to 4:40 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour
|
| Florine J. Abel Elementary School |
Whitfield Avenue |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
15 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
| Gene Witt Elementary School |
Rye Road
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M
|
20 Miles Per Hour |
45 Miles Per Hour
|
James Tillman Elementary School
|
29th Street East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
15 Miles Per Hour |
25 Miles Per Hour
|
James Tillman Elementary School
|
16th Avenue East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
35 Miles Per Hour
|
Louise R. Johnson School (K-8) School of International Studies
|
26th Avenue East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour |
35 Miles Per Hour |
| Martha B. King Middle School |
75th Street Northwest
|
8:15 A.M. to 4:40 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
| Marjorie Kinnan Elementary School |
Tallevast Road and Prospect Road |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 A.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
Myakka Elementary School
|
Wauchula Road
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
| Oneco Elementary School |
22nd Street Court East |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. |
20 Miles Per Hour
|
25 Miles Per Hour |
Palm View K-8
|
61st Street East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
15 Miles Per Hour
|
25 Miles Per Hour
|
Palm View K-8
|
Bayshore Road |
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
15 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
Palma Sola Elementary School
|
67th Street Northwest
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
Robert Willis Elementary School
|
The Masters Avenue
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
15 Miles Per Hour
|
35 Miles Per Hour |
Samoset Elementary School
|
15th Street East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
15 Miles Per Hour
|
35 Miles Per Hour |
| Southeast High School |
37th Avenue East |
6:35 A.M. to 2:55 P.M |
15 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour
|
Stewart Elementary School
|
75th Street Northwest
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
Tara Elementary School
|
Linger Lodge Road East and Tara Preserve Lane
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
30 Miles Per Hour |
Virgil Mills Elementary/Buffalo Creek Middle Schools
|
69th Street East
|
7:30 A.M. to 4:40 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
|
57th Street East
|
7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M.
|
20 Miles Per Hour
|
40 Miles Per Hour |
You can also view a map of locations here.
How is the $100 penalty used?
Use of the penalties collected under this program is controlled by Florida Statute as follows:
•
Twenty dollars ($20) must be remitted to the FL Department of Revenue for deposit into the General Revenue Fund.
•
Sixty dollars ($60) must be retained by the county and must be used to administer speed detection systems in school zones and other public safety initiatives.
•
Three dollars ($3) must be remitted to the FL Department of Revenue for deposit into the Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund.
•
Twelve dollars ($12) must be remitted to the county school district in which the violation occurred and must be used for school security initiatives, for student transportation, or to improve the safety of student walking conditions. Funds remitted under this paragraph must be shared with charter schools in the district based on each charter school's proportionate share of the district's total unweighted full-time equivalent student enrollment and must be used for school security initiatives or to improve the safety of student walking conditions.
•
Five dollars ($5) must be retained by the county for the School Crossing Guard Recruitment Retention Program under
Florida Statute Section 316.1894.
What are my options if I receive a notice of violation?
All options will be included in the Notice of Violation sent to the registered owner. Failure to follow the Notice of Violation options within 30-days of issuance will result in the issuance of a FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION. There are three options offered to the registered owner of the vehicle:
1.
Pay the fine within 30-days from the date of issuance.
2.
Request a hearing within 30-days of the date of issuance.
3.
Complete an affidavit providing a valid reason for dismissal.
What affidavit can I file?
There are three types of affidavits that can be filed by a registered owner.
1. Affidavit for “I wasn’t the driver” defense requires:
An affidavit supporting this exception must include the name, address, date of birth, and, if known, the driver license number of the person who leased, rented, or otherwise had care, custody, or control of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. If the motor vehicle was stolen at the time of the alleged violation, the affidavit must include the police report indicating that the motor vehicle was stolen.
2. Affidavit for “I was issued a traffic citation by a law enforcement officer” defense requires:
•
If a uniform traffic citation for a violation of s. 439 316.1895 or s. 316.183 was issued at the location of the violation by a law enforcement officer, the affidavit must include the serial number of the uniform traffic citation.
3. Affidavit for “Owner is deceased” defense requires:
If the motor vehicle's owner to whom a notice of violation or a uniform traffic citation has been issued is deceased, the affidavit must include a certified copy of the owner's death certificate showing that the date of death occurred on or before the date of the alleged violation and one of the following:
•
A bill of sale or other document showing that the deceased owner's motor vehicle was sold or transferred after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation.
•
Documented proof that the registered license plate belonging to the deceased owner's motor vehicle was returned to the department or any branch office or authorized agent of the department after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation.
•
A copy of the police report showing that the deceased owner's registered license plate or motor vehicle was stolen after his or her death but on or before the date of the alleged violation.