Youngstown delays putting traffic cameras in school zones

YOUNGSTOWN — Because of a possible change to state law over the use of traffic cameras, the city is postponing plans to have the devices placed in school zones.

The Ohio House approved legislation in June to ban the use of the unmanned cameras to catch speeders and other traffic violators except in school zones. The bill, however, allows the cameras in school zones, but only if a police officer is present.

That defeats the purpose of the unmanned traffic cameras in school zones, said police Chief Rod Foley and Deputy Law Director Anthony Donofrio.

The state Senate will consider the legislation next month.

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