Hallandale Beach police issued roughly 6,000 speeding warnings during the first month of the city’s new school zone speed camera program, according to the department. The city installed five cameras near Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K-8, Lanier-James Education Center and Hallandale Magnet High School.
The 30-day warning period ended Oct. 21. The next day, authorities began issuing $100 civil fines to drivers caught going 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit during enforcement hours. Police have not released how many fines have been issued, saying it is too early to measure results.
Reactions are mixed. Hallandale Beach driver Roei Gal said he supports slower speeds but worries that repeated tickets could add $400 to $500 a month to some family budgets. He said the city should look at other options. Resident Flora Garrett, who said speeding is common after school dismissal and at night, welcomed the cameras as an added layer of protection alongside crossing guards.
The cameras operate during regular instructional hours, not overnight, on weekends or on designated school holidays. Police said the goal is to get drivers to slow down and prevent crashes rather than simply write tickets. Over the next six months, the department will track violations, crash data and community feedback. The first six-month review is expected around April 2027.
