Laser Speed Camera Survey Form

A survey by the National SAFE KIDS Campaign showed that two-thirds of all vehicles traveling through school zones were traveling faster than the posted speed limit.

The faster a vehicle is traveling when it strikes a pedestrian, the more severe and potentially fatal the injuries will be. The likelihood of a pedestrian being killed when hit by a vehicle traveling at 20 mph is about 5 percent, but at 40 mph is about 80 percent.

During the school year of 2005-2006, the Howard County Police Department conducted an automated speed enforcement program in school zones, by utilizing a laser speed camera operated by a Howard County Police Certified Laser Operator. Warnings were issued to motorist who exceeded the posted speed limit by at least 10 mph. No fines or points were associated with the notice.

We would like to hear public opinion about the program.