The Titusville Police Department is launching a comprehensive school zone speed enforcement program aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors near local campuses.

This initiative, powered by automated camera technology, follows a recent study showing that in some areas, up to 76% of drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 10 MPH during school hours.

The program officially begins its first phase on February 25, 2026, accompanied by a public information campaign to ensure all residents are aware of the changes. The cameras will run 30 minutes before school starts and stop running 30 minutes after school.

The Cost of Speeding: Fines and Thresholds
The department has established clear guidelines for how and when drivers will be penalized. The primary goal is safety, not revenue, which is reflected in the initial warning period.

• The 11+ MPH Rule: Cameras are specifically calibrated to capture vehicles traveling 11 MPH or more above the posted school zone speed limit.
• The Fine: Under Florida state law, citations for these violations are set at $100.
• The Warning Period: Each phase of the rollout begins with a 60-day warning phase. During this time, drivers caught speeding will receive a warning in the mail rather than a ticket to help them adjust their driving habits.
• Record Impact: These citations are civil in nature. No points will be assessed against your driver’s license, and the violation will not appear on your driving record.

The Review Process
To ensure accuracy and fairness, every recorded violation undergoes a strict review process before a citation is mailed.

1. Detection: Visual technology systems and artificial intelligence capture data on vehicles exceeding the 11+ MPH threshold.
2. Police Review: Every potential violation is manually reviewed by the City of Titusville Police Department to confirm the offense.
3. Issuance: Once confirmed, the citation or warning is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Phased Rollout and Locations
The enforcement will be implemented across the city in three distinct phases:

Phase 1: Starting February 25, 2026

• Apollo Elementary: Knox McRae Drive (front of school).
• Coquina Elementary: 850 Knox McRae Drive.
• Andrew Jackson Middle: 1515 Knox McRae Drive.
• St. Theresa Catholic School: 207 Ojibway Avenue (S. Hopkins Avenue side).
• Park Avenue Christian Academy: 2600 S. Park Avenue.
• Titusville High School: S. Hopkins Avenue and Amos Lewis Street.+1

Phase 2 & 3: Dates To Be Determined
These phases will also include a 60-day warning period once their “Go Live” dates are set.

• South Lake Elementary: 3755 Garden Street.
• Oak Park Elementary: 3395 Dairy Road.
• James Madison Middle: 3375 Dairy Road.
• Imperial Estates Elementary: 900 Imperial Estates Lane (Sisson Road near Wendy Lee).
• Additional Apollo Zones: Harrison Street, Park Avenue/Knox McRae, and S. Park Avenue/Country Club Drive.

Community Safety First
The department emphasizes that this program is a proactive step toward protecting the community’s most vulnerable population. “If you don’t speed, you don’t pay a fine,” the department stated in its announcement.

Residents can view more details on the program’s Technology Transparency page or attend the official press conference on February 25 at 7:00 AM at the intersection of Knox McRae Drive and Rosehill Avenue.