FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Police Department, in partnership with Altumint, announced that speed cameras at Fairfield school zones will go live on May 1.
Called the School Zone Speed Safety Program, the effort will begin with a warning period running through May 31, in which qualifying violations recorded at posted locations will result in warning notices. Beginning June 1, citations will be issued for qualifying violations.
Officials said the program is intended to encourage safer driving speeds and improve safety for students, families, school staff, and other pedestrians traveling through school zones. Enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week at posted locations.
The cameras will be placed in school zones near Dwight Elementary School on Redding Road; Notre Dame Preparatory School on Jefferson Street; Burr Elementary School on Burr Street; Riverfield Elementary School on Mill Plain Road; Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Unquowa Road; and Fairfield Warde High School on Melville Avenue and Knapps Highway. (see the table below)
"Keeping our school zones safe and reducing the risk of serious crashes remains a top priority," said Fairfield Police Capt. Hector Irizarry. "The warning period is intended to build awareness and give drivers time to adjust. Once citations begin, it reinforces a simple expectation that helps keep everyone safer, slow down and follow the posted speed limit."
Speed study observations conducted over five days near several school areas in Fairfield found repeated instances of speeding across multiple locations, including during times when families are traveling to and from school, according to police. The study also identified higher speeds associated with increased crash risk and severity.
The department selected Altumint, a vendor prequalified by the Capitol Region Council of Governments for automated traffic enforcement programs, a process designed to ensure municipalities work with vendors that meet established technical and program standards.
Police said the initiative is part of a broader effort to improve roadway safety through education, engineering, and enforcement, and aligns with the town’s Vision Zero strategy to reduce traffic-related injuries.
Program Timeline
• Program begins: 5/1/2026
• Warning period: 5/1/2026 through 5/31/2026
• Citations begin: 6/1/2026
How to Pay and Learn More
• Online payment portal: fairfield.onlinecitationpayment.com
• FAQ page: fpdct.com/trafficcameras
— Table from the Fairfield Police Department
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