Tallulah Falls Police Department implementing New Traffic Safety Program 

The Tallulah Falls Police Department has begun an Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Device program at schools throughout the City to increase safety for students, parents, teachers, and anyone else traveling through the school zones.  As a part of this program, speed studies were conducted across the City during school hours for a five-day period to see how many vehicles were speeding through the school zones. During the most recent study, over a 5-day period, the City had an excessive number of speeding vehicles. Speeding vehicles are defined as any vehicle speeding in excess of 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.  The Photo Speed Enforcement System combines a public information campaign along with a 30-day warning period to encourage people to slow down and change their driving habits. In school zones, there are posted speed limits. Schools will have flashing lights to warn of the upcoming school zone. Cameras will be used to identify any vehicles traveling over the approved speed limit. Anyone in the designated school zone driving 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a citation in the mail.  This means that if the flashing light speed limit is 45mph, you will be given a ticket at 56mph. Once the lights turn off, the speed limit will remain 45mph, and you will be ticketed at 56mph. Speed limits are posted within the school zone.  During the 30-day warning period, violators will receive a warning in the mail that carries no fine. After the warning period has expired, violators will receive a citation in the mail. This violation is a civil violation and is not considered a traffic violation. You will not receive points on your driver’s license, and it will not be reported to your insurance. The automated speed zone will be enforced on school days starting one hour before school starts until one hour after the end of the school day.  Even when lights are not flashing, the regularly posted speed limit will be photo enforced when school is in session and children are present.  The 30-day warning period will run from August 8, 2022, for 30 days.  Enforcement will begin on September 7.  The Tallulah Falls Police Department is committed to safeguarding kids with this innovative initiative. Please drive safely in school zones and the community.