Miami drivers, brace yourselves—yesterday June 18th 2025, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office took to social media to remind everyone that school zone speed cameras will still be active during the summer. But before you take things slow on every school street, there’s a catch: only some schools with summer sessions are included. Naturally, this has sparked confusion across the city—nobody seems to know which school zones are active from June 20 – July 25. It adds to the frustration since maybe people disagree that they have anything to do with safety.
We’ve done our best to keep up with all of the announcements across Florida. Click here for our list of active school zone cameras.
Sheriff’s Office Confusion Adds to Driving Chaos
If officials can’t provide a list of schools operating summer programs, how is anyone expected to drive safely? People have reached out to the Miami Sheriff’s Office—and yes, there were crickets. One frustrated driver asked point-blank: “Which schools are in session and have cameras right now?” The reply? Nothing. Meanwhile, simpler questions got fast responses. That silence speaks volumes. To those following along closely, it’s another example of poor optics and mismanagement of crucial communications.
We tried to find this information and were unsuccessful.
Sound familiar? Miami tried something similar with its school bus camera program—ambitious launch, followed by lawsuits, ticket disputes, and ultimate shutdown. Now, the school zone speed cameras seem headed down the same rocky road: poorly communicated, prone to error, and—most damning—lacking transparency.
Why The Ticket Clinic Is Watching Closely
At The Ticket Clinic, our lawyers have already fought against—and beaten—several of these school-zone speed camera tickets.
Let’s break down what matters most:
- Safety vs. Revenue: The stated purpose is safety. Therefore, you’d think the school district and law enforcement would try to inform where students might be crossing the road this summer. Without clear public info, it feels like a revenue machine.
- No Clear School List: If the sheriff’s department can’t—or won’t—produce a definitive list of active school zones, the program fails at basic transparency.
- Higher Risk of Unfair Tickets: Our attorneys spotted malfunctioning signs, misaligned timing schedules, and traffic backup cameras snapping photos when school wasn’t even in session.
Safety or Money Grab? Our Verdict
Miami says this is about community safety—and who could argue with that? But policies only work when communicated clearly. We still don’t know the full list of schools affected, and the Sheriff’s Office hasn’t provided it. That veil of secrecy, combined with growing reports of questionable tickets, leaves one big question unanswered:
Is this really about keeping kids safe—or filling the city’s coffers?
📞 What to Do If You Get a School-Zone Camera Ticket This Summer
- Don’t panic. These tickets can be disputed.
- Take note of all details—date, time, location, posted school hours.
- Call The Ticket Clinic. Our legal team knows the ins and outs—schools, signs, summer versus year-round. We’ve successfully challenged tickets, and we’re ready to fight more.
Final Take
Why is Miami enforcing school zone cameras during summer at only some schools—and failing to say which ones? That lack of transparency undermines the program’s credibility, and opens the door to error. If you’ve received a camera ticket this summer, we’re here to help.
The Ticket Clinic Florida is ready to tackle your school-zone camera ticket. Call us today or text 305305 a picture of your ticket.
