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Boynton Beach Enhances Safety with New School Zone Speed Cameras
Drivers in Boynton Beach are being asked to slow down as the city takes new measures to improve safety around school zones. The Boynton Beach Police Department recently launched 18 speed cameras near seven schools across the area, including:
- Forest Park Elementary
- Crosspointe Elementary
- Citrus Cove Elementary
- Freedom Shores Elementary
- Poinciana Elementary
- Rolling Green Elementary
- Imagine Chancellor Charter School
The cameras are active 30 minutes before and after the school day and remain off when school is not in session, including holidays.
Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more will receive a $100 citation in the mail. This fine is considered a civil traffic infraction and will not affect insurance rates or add points to a driver’s license.
Traffic data from 2021 to 2023 shows that Freedom Shores Elementary had 54 crashes near its campus, the highest among Boynton Beach schools. Rolling Green Elementary followed with 22 crashes during the same period.
In addition to protecting students, the program helps fund public safety initiatives, including the crossing guard program, traffic message boards, and safety and speed equipment. More than 30 schools across Palm Beach County have now installed new speed cameras as part of these efforts.
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