Crestview, Florida Launches School Zone Speed Safety Program

New automated enforcement aims to reduce speeding and protect students

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The City of Crestview, Florida has announced the launch of a new School Zone Speed Safety Program, which will utilize automated speed enforcement cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in designated school zones. The program will begin with a 30-day warning period to educate drivers before issuing $100 civil penalties for speeding violations starting on March 13, 2026.

Why it matters

Crestview has seen alarming data showing excessive speeding in school zones, with an average of over 200 speeding violations per day recorded in an initial study. This new program is part of the city's broader commitment to keeping students and school zones safe by using advanced technology to ensure consistent enforcement in areas where children are most vulnerable.

The details

The program, developed in partnership with NovoaGlobal, will use traffic enforcement cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in the school zones near Riverside Elementary and Shoal River Middle School along East Redstone Avenue. During the 30-day warning period, no fines will be issued, but beginning on March 13, 2026, civil penalties of $100 will be assessed for violations. These citations are civil, similar to a parking ticket, and will not impact driving records or insurance.

  • The 30-day warning period began on February 12, 2026.
  • Enforcement with $100 civil penalties will begin on March 13, 2026.

The players

Crestview Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that is implementing the new School Zone Speed Safety Program.

NovoaGlobal

The company that is providing the automated speed enforcement technology and partnering with the City of Crestview on the program.

Riverside Elementary

One of the schools located along East Redstone Avenue where the speed enforcement cameras have been installed.

Shoal River Middle School

The other school located along East Redstone Avenue where the speed enforcement cameras have been installed.

Police Chief McCosker

The police chief of the Crestview Police Department who is overseeing the implementation of the new speed safety program.

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What they’re saying

“This 30-day warning period is about keeping our children safe and giving parents peace of mind. By educating drivers and allowing time to adjust their behavior, we are working to reduce speeding in school zones and protect the children who walk, bike, and ride to school every day.”

— Police Chief McCosker, Crestview Police Department (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This new speed safety program in Crestview, Florida demonstrates the city's commitment to protecting students and families by using advanced technology to enforce speed limits in school zones and promote safer driving habits among the community.