STAMFORD, CT — Mayor Caroline Simmons announced this week that the City of Stamford will launch its Automated Speed Enforcement Program at 14 locations in seven school zones across the city. The cameras will become operational in September.
Cameras will be installed on streets around Cloonan Middle School, Springdale Elementary School, Dolan Middle School and Toquam Elementary School, Stamford High School, Julia A. Stark Elementary School, K.T. Murphy Elementary School, and Strawberry Hill School.
An announcement from Simmons' office said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and advance the goals of Stamford's Vision Zero Program, which aims to eliminate roadway fatalities from city streets by 2032.
According to the city, automated speed camera enforcement has been effective in reducing driver speeds and speed-related crashes.
In April 2024, the Stamford Board of Representatives passed the enabling ordinance permitting only speed safety cameras and approved the camera locations in June 2024.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of the State Traffic Administration approved all plans in January 2026.
"Speeding is one of the most significant factors contributing to serious crashes, and this program is an important tool to encourage safer driving behavior, especially around our schools," said Simmons in an announcement. "Through our Vision Zero Program, we remain committed to using education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements to make Stamford's streets safer for everyone."
Vehicle owners will be ticketed for exceeding the posted speed limit by 11 mph or more.
The program will begin with a 45-day warning period, during which drivers who exceed the enforcement threshold will receive a warning instead of a fine.
After the warning period, violations will result in a $50 fine for a first offense and $75 for subsequent offenses. All violations also carry a $15 processing fee.
Speed camera enforcement fines are civil penalties and will not be assessed against a vehicle owner's driver's license or insurance.
According to the city, funds collected from fines will go towards improving transportation mobility improvements, roadway safety improvements, and the running of the automated traffic enforcement program in Stamford.
More information on the speed camera program can be found here.
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