Winter Garden Activates School Speed Cameras | The Locally Times
The city began issuing $100 civil citations at Esteem Academy on March 25, 2026, with expansion planned for the 2026/2027 school year.
Winter Garden began implementing its school speed camera program in January 2026 at Esteem Academy and Whispering Oak Elementary School. Civil citations of $100 for exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph commenced at Esteem Academy on March 25, 2026, according to a City of Winter Garden news update posted February 3, 2026. Citations will begin at Whispering Oak Elementary on April 1, 2026. ## Program Details Winter Garden City Commissioners approved the speed-detection camera system ordinance in January 2025, authorized by a 2023 State of Florida law. The cameras operate 30 minutes before and after a school day, and during the entire school day, only when school is in session. The Winter Garden Police Department enforces the program, which aims to increase safety in school zones by deterring speeding. Violations are civil penalties and do not affect driving privileges or insurance. The city plans to activate the program at remaining Winter Garden schools during the 2026/2027 school year. ## What to Watch The City of Winter Garden news update does not specify the costs associated with the camera system's installation, operation, or maintenance. Information regarding revenue generated from the $100 civil citations, or how these funds will be allocated, is also not publicly available. The specific schools slated for expansion in 2026/2027, along with their implementation timelines, are not listed in the update.