Fairfield Speed Cameras Debut to Mixed Reaction

Fairfield speed cameras debut to mixed reaction

Drivers in Fairfield may want to think twice about zooming past local schools. The town installed autonomous speed cameras in several school zones. First Selectperson Christine Vitale said the cameras are there for a good reason. “This is a town priority in terms of just keeping our children safe in school zones,” Vitale said. Town officials say the cameras are in response to a growing speeding problem near schools. Vitale said in a statement to…

Fairfield Police Chief Defends School Zone Speed Camera Program in Open Letter

Fairfield Police Chief Michael Paris released an open letter defending the town’s new school zone speed camera program, saying the goal is to slow drivers down and prevent deadly crashes. Paris, a certified crash reconstructionist, said the program is rooted in public safety concerns after years of investigating serious and fatal crashes caused by speeding. The chief addressed criticism over the cameras operating 24 hours a day, stating that spe…