The Thunderbolt Police Department announced it began an automated traffic enforcement speed device program at Sol C. Johnson High School.
According to officials, the program is designed to increase safety for students, parents, teachers and everyone that travels through school zones. As part of the program, TPD conducted speed studies during school hours over five days.
Over those five days, they identified 379 speeding vehicles, the release said. Police will use cameras to identify any vehicles traveling over the speed limit, and anyone driving 11 mph or more over the speed limit will receive a citation in the mail.
Violators will receive a warning in the mail without a fine during the initial 30-day warning period. According to officials, that period started on Aug. 3, and enforcement will begin on Sept. 6.