Speed Cameras Are Not Yet Active Installation is currently underway in designated school zones. Once all locations are complete, a 30-day warning period will take place before any citations are issued. Additional notification will be provided prior to activation, and signage will clearly identify all enforcement areas. The information below reflects the enforcement locations and hours that will apply once the program is active, along with general information about the automated enforcement program.
The Town has implemented automated speed enforcement cameras in designated school zones to improve safety for students, staff, and the community. Locations are selected based on roadway conditions, traffic patterns, and school activity. Clearly posted signage identifies all enforcement areas, and speed limits are reduced during specific morning and afternoon time periods.
School Zone Enforcement Locations & Hours:
The table below lists school zone enforcement locations, the normal posted speed limit on each roadway, and the reduced school-zone hours when the 20 MPH limit applies.
| School / Location | Normal Speed Limit | Reduced Speed Limit Times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Reduced Speed 20 MPH |
Afternoon Reduced Speed 20 MPH |
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Riverfield Elementary
Mill Plain Road
|
30 MPH | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
|
Dwight Elementary
Redding Road
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25 MPH | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
|
Burr Elementary
Burr Street
|
25 MPH | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
|
Fairfield Warde High
Knapps Hwy & Melville Ave
|
25 MPH | 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
|
Fairfield Ludlowe High
Unquowa Road
|
25 MPH | 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
|
Notre Dame Prep
Jefferson Street
|
25 MPH | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
This initiative supports the Town’s broader Vision Zero strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and to make Fairfield’s streets safer for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Photo speed violations are zero point traffic infractions that are not reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
After the speed camera documents a violation, that information is reviewed by two authorized police officials prior to a citation being issued. This is a requirement by Connecticut law.
The first violation is $50 and each additional violation is $75. Both carry a $15 processing fee. If multiple violations are paid together, only one processing fee will be applied. If violations are paid separately, each will incur its own processing fee.
An appeal process is being finalized and will be ready when the cameras go live. Information on how to appeal a citation will be posted here.
The automated speed cameras measure the speed of each passing vehicle. When a vehicle exceeds a determined speed threshold, a series of photographs and video are recorded to document the violation. The date, time, location, vehicle speed, and license plate are captured. After the registered owner is identified through the license plate, a citation is mailed, which includes the violation images and recorded speed.
Additional school zone locations may be considered in the future based on community feedback and roadway safety needs.
Similar to traditional traffic enforcement, citations are not issued for minor deviations, but rather for speeds that are unreasonably in excess of the posted limit. All potential violations are reviewed by two authorized police officials prior to any citation being issued.
Camera enforcement will operate on a consistent daily schedule and will not be adjusted for individual school closures, delays, or early dismissals. This approach ensures the timing is consistent and predictable for all drivers. Because not all motorists are familiar with school schedules, adjusting enforcement times could create confusion and increase the likelihood of unintended violations.
All enforcement areas will be clearly marked with signage in accordance with state requirements to notify drivers of speed enforcement.
Yes. The cameras operate continuously. During designated morning and afternoon school zone hours, the speed limit is reduced to 20 MPH. Outside of those times, enforcement applies based on the normal posted speed limit.