The city of Poulsbo’s new Automated Traffic Safety Program 30-day warning period began March 12 and will be issuing warnings for anyone caught driving over the speed limit near the entrance of Poulsbo Elementary.

Speed safety cameras have been placed at the entrance to Poulsbo Elementary on Noll Road. After a 30-day warning period, the program will begin issuing citations for all violations. All vehicles caught speeding during this time will receive mail notification alerting them to their illegal act and reminding them about the importance of safe driving in the school zone to keep students safe, a city news release states.

Penalties for speeding near Poulsbo Elementary will vary based on speed: a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by 6-10 miles per hour is subject to a fine of $150; exceeding by 11-15 mph will incur a fine of $200; and a vehicle exceeding the speed limit by 16 mph or more will be fined $250.

The city contracted with Verra Mobility to administer the safety program, per the release. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video. Law enforcement will verify the infraction before a fine is issued.

The city also recently introduced a speed camera at Fish Park near Viking Avenue and Stendahl Court last fall and will be placing a red-light safety camera at Highway 305 and Bond Road later this year.