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Everidge, Alan Alan Everidge
Police Chief
1207 Washington Street
Perry, GA 31069
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O: (478) 988-2800
alan.everidge@perry-ga.gov
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What times do the cameras conduct speed enforcement?

The cameras ONLY conduct school zone speed enforcement during the times marked on the posted street signs. Specific times for each location can be found in the image below.

The cameras DO NOT operate throughout the entire school day.

The cameras DO NOT operate on weekends, school holidays, or during summer break. Cameras will operate during the summer break ONLY IF a school hosts a summer school. It is treated as though the school is open and RedSpeed is used during the posted school zone hours.

State law allows Red Speed to be run for 1 hour prior to school starting till 1 hour after school dismissed. The reduced speed is only set for 30 minutes prior to school starting until 30 minutes after and again 30 minutes prior to dismissal till 30 minutes after dismissal.

School zone speed enforcement is only active for speed enforcement during the listed hours for each school:

  • Perry High School – 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Perry Middle School – 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Mossy Creek Middle School – 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Tucker Elementary – 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Morningside Elementary – 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Matt Arthur Elementary – 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Red Speed School Zone Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past ten years there has been a nationwide spike in pedestrian fatalities due to a combination of speeding and distracted driving. Communities are turning to automated enforcement as a means of encouraging to follow speed limits and pay attention. Automated Enforcement is endorsed as a safety tool by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Safety Council. Slower driving saves lives. A person is about 70% more likely to be killed if they are struck by a vehicle traveling 30mph versus 25 mph. There is a 93% chance of survival if a pedestrian is struck at 20mph. Small differences in speed make a huge difference, especially in school zones. Our aim is to dramatically reduce speeding in the school zones.
Speed Enforcement Programs are selected by the Police Department and local schools after a traffic study is performed to assess road conditions. Requests can be sent directly to the Police Department at 478-988-2800.
The Police Department will be putting in new signage that is clearly visible warning drivers that the roads are enforced by cameras. Additionally, the Police Department will provide a 30-day warning period during which time drivers will get used to the new signs and speeders will receive Warning Notices in the mail. Initial Cameras will be installed in the School Zones for Tucker Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Matt Arthur Elementary, Mossy Creek Middle, and Perry High Schools. These schools had the most substantial safety need in traffic safety tests.
Warning Notices are courtesy notices extended by the Police Departments, in addition to new clearly visible signs, to put drivers on notice of stepped up enforcement in school zones. If you received a Warning Notice no further action is required. All drivers are encouraged to obey speed laws.
According to state law automated school zone tickets are issued to drivers exceeding more than ten (10+) miles per hour over the speed limit.
The first violation is $75 and $125 for subsequent violations. Payments are due by the “Pay By” date listed on the citation.
Yes. Login to https://secure.speedviolation.com and enter your citation number. You will be able to view photos and video of the violation.
You may mail a check or money order to the address printed on the citation and pre-printed return envelope. For faster credit card payments, you may pay securely online at https://secure.speedviolation.com. Electronic payments post the same day and you can receive a confirmation by e-mail. For PAYMENT BY PHONE: Call 833-917-7333, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Citations are civil offenses, not criminal infractions. No points are assessed on your driving record for automated enforcement violations. However, fines do escalate for repeat offenders.
The enforcement program utilizes state of the art multi-dimensional radar that tracks and monitors up to 350 cars simultaneously. Radar is accurate within .1 miles per hour. A detailed maintenance and testing log is maintained at all times. No tickets are issued within any possible margin of error.
According to state law, paid citation revenue must be utilized for law enforcement activities that will make communities safer, such as police equipment and new school resource officers.
Please click on the following link for the latest version of the Official Code of Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 40-14-18 (Lexis Advance through the 2019 Regular Session of the General Assembly

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