City of Dallas PD Announces Photo-Enforced School Zone Speed Cameras-GOING LIVE AUG 4

***PRESS RELEASE***

City of Dallas Police Department Announces Photo-Enforced School Zone 
Speed Detection Cameras Going LIVE

Dallas, GA — The City of Dallas Police Department, in cooperation with the Paulding County School District,
has implemented a new photo-enforced speed detection system in the Dallas Elementary School Zone along 
Hardee Street. This initiative reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to improving student safety and 
reducing speeding in areas where children are present.
The speed detection system will go LIVE on August 4, 2026. Upon full activation, this system will operate 
while school is in session. Vehicles traveling more than 10 MPH over the posted speed limit will be 
automatically detected and recorded. Each violation will be supported by photographic evidence, and citations 
will be issued to the vehicle's registered owner.

The department reiterates that the program’s purpose is compliance rather than punishment. Driving above 
the speed limit in school zones poses significant risks to pedestrians, particularly young children. This
technology is designed to support safer driving practices and enhance protection for those most at risk.
Program Highlights:

• Cameras will operate exclusively during school days.
• Advance signage will clearly mark all enforced areas.
• All violations will undergo a thorough review before citations are issued.
• Vehicle owners will receive mailed notices with instructions for payment or contesting the citation.

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These cameras serve as an additional tool to help reduce speeding and create a safer environment around our schools.