Decatur police chief: Speed cameras have changed driver behavior

A school zone sign on display in Decatur alerts drivers of the speed cameras in place. (Courtesy of the Decatur Police Department)

Ariel Schalit / AP

The Decatur Police Department has issued fewer speeding citations since the speed cameras in school zones went live in November 2024.

State lawmakers, however, are attempting to ban the cameras because of complaints that it’s hard to fight the fines and concerns about the large amounts of revenue the cameras generate.

The state House Motor Vehicles committee recommended that House Bill 225 be passed during its meeting on Feb. 18.