Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey expects the town's suspended school-zone speed camera program to resume by the end of September.

Heavey shared the timeline during an interview on WGCH 1490am, saying the Connecticut Department of Transportation is finishing its review of the town's resubmitted plan.

"They made some recommendations about some signage, one location has to have a flasher put in. All those technical things," Heavey said. "We should get the results back some time by the end of September."

The update comes as Greenwich schools open Friday, Aug. 28. As we reported Tuesday, police are urging drivers to slow down near school zones.

Warning period before fines

When the cameras come back online, drivers will not face immediate fines. Heavey said on WGCH that the department intends to run a warning period first, similar to the program's original launch. He said he would share more details as the resumption date approaches.

The program was suspended April 2 after an internal review found the town had not completed the required public hearing process. A public hearing followed, and the Representative Town Meeting voted in June to reauthorize the program, 100–60.

The town then resubmitted its plan to CT DOT, which has a 60-day review window, according to CT Public.

How the cameras work

Ten cameras are installed at school zones across Greenwich, including sites at Central Middle School, Glenville School, Greenwich High School and several private schools. They activate only on school days when zone beacons are flashing.

The cameras photograph license plates of vehicles traveling 10 mph or more over the posted limit. A first violation carries a $50 fine; each subsequent offense costs $75. Citations do not add points to a driver's license or affect insurance rates.

During the program's brief initial run, Heavey said compliance reached roughly 92% once drivers learned the cameras were active.

In a letter to residents following the June vote, Heavey wrote that the program would focus on safety rather than revenue, with appropriate safeguards and public notice.

First Selectman Fred Camillo told residents that the speed cameras are distinct from Flock license-plate-reader technology and will operate only during school hours.

No specific reactivation date has been set beyond the end-of-September state review target. Residents who receive citations can pay or appeal by calling 1-855-252-0086.