Despite the end of the school zone speed camera program, Manatee County officials urged local drivers to continue following traffic laws, including the posted speed limit. “To be clear, going 10 miles over the speed limit is still illegal in Manatee County,” Commissioner George Kruse noted.

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners voted to discontinue the School Speed Zone Camera Program, effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, March 6.

The BriefManatee County commissioners voted to end school speed zone cameras on Tuesday after determining it was more operating as more a money grab than as a way to keep children safe.Manatee commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of ending the ticketing system.