Virginia Beach Begins Issuing Fines Through New School Zone Speed Cameras

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The City of Virginia Beach has implemented a new school zone speed camera enforcement program, with fines of $100 now being issued to drivers caught speeding in designated areas around several local schools. The program was launched after a warning period, during which over 4,600 notices were issued to speeding motorists.

Why it matters

School zone safety is a major concern for many communities, but police resources are often limited in being able to monitor these areas consistently. The new speed camera program in Virginia Beach aims to improve safety and reduce speeding in school zones through automated enforcement, though the program has also faced some community pushback.

The details

The school zones around Red Mill Elementary, Centerville Elementary, and Great Neck Middle/John B. Dey Elementary have been equipped with speed cameras. After a warning period, fines of $100 will now be issued to drivers caught speeding in these areas. An additional camera is being installed near Seatack Elementary/Birdneck Elementary, with a 30-day warning period before fines begin. Several other schools are also slated to receive speed cameras in the future.

• The initial warning period for the speed cameras ended on March 30, 2026.
• A new camera was installed near Seatack Elementary/Birdneck Elementary on March 30, 2026, with a 30-day warning period before fines begin on April 29, 2026.

What’s next

Woodstock Elementary School, Salem Middle/High School and Rosemont Elementary School are set to bring automated speed cameras to their school zone areas in the coming months.