New mandatory fines for speeding in the Lewis School zone are now in effect as school zone lights activated Monday, according to information from the Valparaiso Police Department published on Eglin’s website.
- The school zone lights in front of Lewis School operate from 7:05 to 7:40 a.m. and 1:55 to 4:25 p.m. on school days. The zone, located outside the East Gate of Eglin, has a 20-mph speed limit in both directions and is marked with signs.
The increased minimum mandatory fines are based on how much drivers exceed the speed limit. Drivers traveling 1-9 mph over the limit face a $153 fine, while those going 10-14 mph over will pay $303. Fines increase to $403 for speeds 15-19 mph over the limit and $453 for speeds 20-29 mph over.
Drivers caught traveling more than 30 mph over the speed limit face the highest fine of $603, according to the police department.
The police department also announced that drivers using wireless devices not in hands-free mode within the school zone will face a $113 fine.
Outside the posted school zone hours, the speed limit returns to 35 mph.
