NEW ORLEANS — Starting on Thursday, Oct. 17, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works activated school zone flashing beacons at three additional locations.
According to the city, this phased activation is part of New Orleans' commitment to ensuring school zones comply with state law and promote safety for students and drivers.
The city released the following statement regarding the continued rollout:
"The DPW Sign Shop and Traffic Teams have been working diligently to bring school zones into compliance with Act No. 103, which mandates that school zone cameras operate only during specific times: one hour before and one hour after the beginning of the school day, and one hour before and one hour after the end of the school day."
The city said it is currently reprogramming flashing beacons and updating signage at all school zones citywide.
The following school zone flashers will be activated as part of this phase:
- Westbound Opelousas Avenue at Oliver Street
- Westbound 9800 block of Hammond Street
- Eastbound 1400 block of Camp Street at International School
Motorists are reminded to adhere to posted speed limits in these zones during the designated times.
The city said speeding violations in school zones will result in citations.
Residents can stay informed about active school zones, camera operations, and school zone hours by visiting https://nola.gov/get-school-zone-times. Any school zone citations issued outside the legal hours will be dismissed, and residents with questions about a ticket are encouraged to contact the Parking Adjudication Office at parkingadjudication@nola.gov for assistance.
