by Alex Lloyd Gross
Effective 12:01 AM April 20, 2026,those motorists caught on speed cameras at five schools in the city will begetting tickets, not warnings. The warning period of 60 days is over. According to officials with the Philadelphia Parking Authority, five school-zones across the city were selected based on crash data from 2019–2023, which recorded 10 fatal or serious-injury crashes and 25 pedestrian crashes across these locations.
The five targeted schools are :
John B. Stetson Middle School on Alleghney Ave. between A&B Streets.
KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School: N. 16th St. (Cumberland to Huntingdon)
Widener Memorial School W.Olney from Broad to 16th Streets.
High School of the Future, on Girard from 39th through 40th Streets.
William L. Sayre High School: Walnut St. (S. 58th to S. 59th)
Motorists that get a ticket will have the ability to appeal the fine. The fine is expected to be around $100.00. Each ticket is reviewed by a police officer. There are no points associated with these tickets.
Tickets are automatically voided if a police officer issues a ticket that results in a conviction.