Update on Greenwich school zone speed camera program
“The Town of Greenwich wishes to inform residents and the public of an important update regarding the School Zone Speed Camera Program.
The Town has received a number of complaints regarding the speed cameras, each of which is taken seriously and evaluated. While most have been found to be without merit, some complaints led us to further evaluation. Following an internal review of the procedures used to implement the speed camera program in the vicinity of Greenwich schools, it was determined that the approval process was not completed entirely as required. Specifically, it has been determined that a public hearing and additional local approval were necessary prior to the implementation of the program. The Town takes its procedural obligations seriously, and it is important that this program be brought into full compliance before moving forward. Effective immediately, the Town of Greenwich is suspending the School Zone Speed Camera Program until further notice.
The speed camera initiative was driven by resident concerns about speeding in Greenwich and is fully aligned with the Town of Greenwich’s commitment to improving roadway safety for all residents, particularly the children and families in our school communities. This suspension does not reflect a change in that commitment. In fact, GPD has reported the cameras did result in reductions in speeding, so even with this pause, the department will be monitoring these areas.
The Town will continue to work diligently to ensure that the program meets all requirements set forth by the State of Connecticut. Updates regarding the public hearing and the path forward for the program will be communicated to the public in a timely manner.
We recognize that residents will have questions, and we want to assure you that we are committed to keeping the public informed. We ask for your patience as we work through next steps, and we will be providing additional information as it becomes available. We are also working to update the program to be responsive to issues that have been raised, such as the time frame for appeals.”
