CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The City of Chattanooga is beginning
its Automated School Zone Speed Enforcement program to encourage safe
driving near two local schools.
Traffic cameras were installed at Orchard Knob Elementary School and
Brainerd High School to help ensure the 15 mile-per-hour school zone speed
limit is abided. Drivers had a 30-day warning period. Starting November 10,
drivers violating the speed limit in these school zones will receive a citation
<https://chattanooga.gov/pay-and-apply/tickets-fines/automated-enforcement>with
a fine of $50. Flashing beacons are located at:
- Orchard Knob Elementary School (Eastbound) at East 3rd Street and
Stanley Street - Orchard Knob Elementary School (Westbound) on East 3rd Street past North
Willow Street - Brainerd High School (Northbound) on North Moore Road
- Brainerd High School (Southbound) on North Moore Road
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), crashes are
more likely at high speeds because it takes longer to slow down or stop. A
pedestrian hit by a vehicle at 30 miles-per-hour only has a 50% chance of
survival.