The City of Alexandria will resume enforcement of school zone speed cameras beginning August 19, 2024, the first day of school for Alexandria City Public Schools. These cameras will start automatically issuing tickets to drivers who speed in school zones. The cameras are located at the following places:
• Francis Hammond Middle School (Seminary Road, between Kenmore Avenue and North Jordan Street)
• John Adams Elementary School and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (North Beauregard Street, between North Highview Lane and Reading Avenue)
• George Washington Middle School (Mount Vernon Avenue, between Braddock Road and Luray Avenue)
Speed cameras are active only during school zone hours, which are indicated by flashing signs. Drivers who are found to be in violation of the speed limit while the school zones are active will receive a $100 citation in the mail.
In 2020, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed a law authorizing speed cameras in school and work zones. Alexandria City Council adopted an ordinance in 2022 for speed cameras in these zones and funded five cameras. Joining other Virginia communities like Arlington County, Fairfax County, and the City of Fairfax, Alexandria's program aims to reduce traffic speeds, increase compliance with posted speed limits, and improve traffic safety.
More information about the school zone speed camera program can be found on the program webpage https://www.alexandriava.gov/traffic-safety/speed-camera-safety-program