CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Starting this fall, some North Carolina drivers will need to hit the brakes in school zones, or risk getting a ticket in the mail.

As of October 1, 2025, cities and counties across the state will be allowed to install speed cameras in school zones to catch speeding drivers.

The move is part of a new transportation law, Senate Bill 391, signed by Governor Stein on July 1, 2025, aimed at improving road safety.

Here’s what you need to know: • If you're speeding in a school zone, a camera may snap a picture of your car. The ticket will include the date, time, your recorded speed, and must be signed by an officer • A flat $250 fine will be issued, but it won't add points to your driver’s license • All camera zones must have clear warning signs posted with

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