School zone speed cameras in St. Cloud generated nearly $563,000 in collected funds and helped reduce speeds while they were active, according to the St. Cloud Police Department’s 2026 annual report.

The cameras issued 7,207 violations at six schools between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Enforcement stopped on November 8, 2025, because of a legal challenge. The cameras remain inactive.

Of the violations issued, 5,325 were paid, while 405 were issued as Uniform Traffic Citations. Thirty-two violations were contested, eight were upheld, and none were dismissed. Police said the remaining violations may still be pending payment, under appeal, or within statutory timelines.

Each camera citation carried a $100 civil penalty. The city of St. Cloud received $337,764, or 60% of the collected funds, to administer the speed detection program and support other public safety initiatives.

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The Osceola County School Board received $67,552.80 for school security, student transportation, or student walking safety. Another $28,147 went toward school crossing guard programs.

The Florida Department of Revenue received $112,588, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund received $16,888.20.

Police said speed data from September 2025 showed an average speed of 37.56 mph for drivers who received citations. Speeds slightly declined while the cameras were active, then gradually increased during the remainder of the school year after enforcement stopped.

Jamil Muriel, a St. Cloud parent, supports the cameras.

“Safety is big for me, especially with our kids,” Muriel said.

The city’s 2026 annual report is scheduled for presentation and final approval at the St. Cloud City Council meeting on September 10. Until the cameras are operational again, police said officers will patrol school zones and monitor for speeding drivers.