Program implementation requirements.
Cape Coral Code of Ordinances § 12-134
in effect§ 12-134 - Program implementation requirements.
(a) Vendor Contract. Pursuant to F.S. § 316.0776, before the city contracts or renews a contract to place or install a speed detection system in a school zone, the contract or contract renewal must be approved by the City Council at a regular or special City Council meeting. The contract or contract renewal may not be heard on the consent agenda and the public must be allowed to comment pursuant to the city's public comment policies.
(b) Installation and Operation of Speed Detection Systems. Pursuant to F.S. §§ 316.008 and 316.0776, speed detection systems may be installed and operated only in the school zones designated by this section, or subsequent amendments thereto.
(c) Signage Requirements. The installation and operation of speed detection systems, including required signage, shall be in accordance with F.S. Ch. 316, all applicable regulations of the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the terms of any Memorandum of Understanding or other written agreement that may be entered into between Cape Coral Police Department and/or the city and its vendor(s).
(d) Public Awareness. Pursuant to F.S. § 316.0776, before notices of violation for school zone speed infractions may be issued, a public announcement and 30-day public awareness campaign of the initial proposed use of speed detection systems must be conducted. During the 30-day public awareness campaign, only a warning may be issued to the registered owner for a school speed zone infraction and a fine shall not be imposed.
(Ord. 39-24, § 2, 6-5-2024)
Source: City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/cape_coral/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH12OFMIPR_ARTXVISCZOSPEN_S12-134PRIMREFetched: 11/4/2026