Independent University of South Florida study shows Verra Mobility school zone speed safety programs reduced speeding violations by 97%
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) reported findings from an independent University of South Florida CUTR study, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, on its school zone speed safety programs in St.
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Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) reported findings from an independent University of South Florida CUTR study, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, on its school zone speed safety programs in St. Cloud and Osceola County, Florida.
Across 18 school zone cameras, speeding violations fell from 3.47% of passing vehicles to 0.09%, a 97% reduction. During the 30‑day warning period, violations declined by 93%, showing awareness alone strongly influenced driver behavior. The study also found severe speeding (16+ mph over the limit) decreased from 74% to 45%, with some locations exceeding 95% reductions and one site dropping from 80% high-speeding to zero.
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Key Figures
- Speeding violations reduction
- 97%
- Participating Florida school zones
- School zone speed cameras
- 18 cameras
- Study sample
- Violation rate
- 3.47% to 0.09%
- Before camera activation versus citation enforcement
- Warning-period reduction
- 93%
- Violations reduced before citations were issued
- Severe speeding threshold
- 16+ mph
- Over the speed limit
- Severe speeding rate
- 74% to 45%
- Before the program versus citation period
- BridgePrep high-speeding rate
- 80%
- Before the program began
- BridgePrep high-speeding rate
- zero
- During warning and citation periods
Historical Context
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Earnings included a net loss, less favorable contracts, and revised full-year guidance.
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National safety campaign cited reductions in red-light violations and traffic fatalities.
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Seven-year agreement extended the relationship but carried materially less favorable financial terms.
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The company scheduled second-quarter results and an investor conference call for August 5.
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Leadership appointments and organizational changes targeted execution and customer focus improvements.
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Key Terms
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Research demonstrates automated enforcement changes driver behavior and significantly improves school zone safety
The research was funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and evaluated Verra Mobility-operated school zone speed safety programs in the
The study analyzed vehicle speeds before camera activation, during
The study further found that severe speeding (16+ mph or more over the speed limit) declined from
"Independent research continues to validate what communities across the country are experiencing firsthand. Automated school zone speed enforcement changes driver behavior and helps create safer environments for children," said Stacey Moser, chief customer officer, Verra Mobility. "A
The research was conducted by the University of
"By conducting before-and-after studies and documenting implementation experiences, researchers provided objective evidence of how this technology influences driver behavior and safety outcomes," said Dr. Pei-Sung Lin, director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Operations, and Safety Program at the University of South Florida CUTR. ". This allows municipalities to move beyond theoretical discussions and generate practical, evidence-based insights that help communities make informed decisions about technology investments."
The study also found that the greatest changes occurred during the warning period, reinforcing the importance of public education and awareness alongside enforcement. Researchers concluded that drivers consistently slowed when enforcement was present and suggested that these behavioral changes could contribute to safer driving beyond camera locations.
To download the complete Florida School Zone Speed Safety case study and learn more about Verra Mobility's automated school zone safety solutions, visit www.verramobility.com/government.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in
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