The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider renewing its contract for automated speed enforcement cameras at Armuchee Primary School during its meeting this evening.

The cameras are located along Martha Berry Highway in the school zone near Armuchee Primary School and have been operating since October 2022.

According to the Floyd County Police Department, data collected since the cameras were installed has shown a significant reduction in traffic accidents and speeding violations in the school zone.

The county’s agreement with RedSpeed Traffic Enforcement System is scheduled for consideration as part of Tuesday’s consent agenda. Consent agenda items are generally considered routine business and may be approved together in a single vote.

The proposed renewal would allow the automated speed enforcement program to continue operating in the school zone.

The cameras are designed to identify vehicles traveling above the posted speed limit during designated school zone enforcement periods.

The proposed contract renewal comes as Floyd County commissioners prepare for changes in the board’s membership following last week’s general election.

Today’s meeting will begin with a commission caucus at 4 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 6 PM at the Floyd County Administration Building, 12 East Fourth Avenue in Rome. Both sessions are open to the public.

The board is also scheduled to consider several other items, including a jail medical services contract renewal and recognition of a Floyd County Police Department captain who recently completed an executive leadership training program.