Coral Gables, FL Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)
Key Facts
- Red-light camera authority
- Sec. 74-374 et seq., Ord. 2010-13
- School zone cameras added
- Ord. 2024-14, effective 5-7-2024
- Schools covered
- 3 campuses (high, prep, elementary)
- Appeals go to
- Code enforcement special magistrate
Summary
Coral Gables runs two automated photo-enforcement programs: red-light cameras under the state Mark Wandall Act since 2010, plus school zone speed cameras added in 2024 at three campuses.
The purpose of this article is to authorize the use of traffic infraction detectors to promote compliance with red light signal directives and to adopt civil enforcement system for red light signal violations... (the "Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act" or the "Act"). The purpose of this article is to authorize and implement the use of speed detection systems to enforce applicable speed limits on roadways properly maintained as school zones... in accordance with Chapter 2023-174, Laws of Florida...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Article VIII of Chapter 74 authorizes traffic infraction detectors at intersections to catch red-light-signal violations under Florida's Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, with notices reviewed by a sworn infraction enforcement officer and appealed to a code enforcement special magistrate sitting as local hearing officer. Article IX, added by Ord. No. 2024-14, separately authorizes speed detection systems in school zones around Coral Gables Senior High, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, and George Washington Carver Elementary, enforced under Ch. 2023-174, Laws of Florida.
Violations & Fines
Camera-issued notice of violation mailed to the registered owner; contested cases go to a city code enforcement special magistrate acting as local hearing officer, with a hearing fee set under Sec. 1-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coral Gables use red-light cameras?
Are there school zone speed cameras too?
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Sources & Official References
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