How to Fight a Speed Camera Ticket in Savannah, GA (2026)
Savannah operates a school-zone speed camera program under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18, covering 14 active school zones for the 2025–2026 school year. Cameras operate on school days only, from 45 minutes before school start time through 30 minutes after dismissal. The trigger is 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Citations are civil — no DMV points, no insurance impact. The maximum fine is $100 for a first offense and $150 for a second or subsequent offense. Payment and citation lookup are handled through violationpayment.net or 1-855-252-0086. Contested citations are handled through a Savannah Police Department (SPD) administrative hearing process. The 14 active Savannah school zones for 2025–2026 are: A.B. Williams Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary School, Hodge Elementary School / Derenne Middle School (shared zone), White Bluff Elementary School, Windsor Forest Elementary School, Hubert Middle School, Myers Middle School, STEM Academy at Bartlett, A.E. Beach High School, Savannah Early College High School, Garris School of the Future and Technology Academy (FTA), Godley Station School, Savannah Classical Academy, and Susie King Taylor Community School.
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Savannah Speed Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| School zone speed — first offense (11+ mph over limit)O.C.G.A. §40-14-18. Civil — no DMV points, no insurance impact. School days only; 45 minutes before school start through 30 minutes after dismissal. | $100 |
| School zone speed — second or subsequent offenseO.C.G.A. §40-14-18. Civil — no DMV points, no insurance impact. | $150 |
How to Contest a Savannah Speed Camera Ticket
Where: Savannah Police Department (SPD) administrative hearing process
How / where to file: Payment: violationpayment.net or 1-855-252-0086. Administrative hearing: contact SPD per instructions on your citation notice.
Savannah Deadline
The deadline to pay or contest is printed on your citation notice. Use the date on your specific notice.
Pay online at violationpayment.net or by phone at 1-855-252-0086. To contest: follow the hearing request instructions on your citation notice to schedule an SPD administrative hearing. Do not pay if you intend to contest — payment resolves the matter. Defenses: violation occurred outside school hours (camera must be active only 45 minutes before school start through 30 minutes after dismissal on school days); speed was less than 11 mph over the posted limit; vehicle was stolen (police report); title had been transferred; plate mismatch; calibration challenge; location is not a designated O.C.G.A. §40-14-18 school zone. Georgia law does not allow transferring liability to another driver.
Notable Speed Camera Locations in Savannah
- A.B. Williams Elementary School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Gadsden Elementary School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Hodge Elementary School / Derenne Middle School — active school zone (2025–2026); shared zone
- White Bluff Elementary School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Windsor Forest Elementary School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Hubert Middle School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Myers Middle School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- STEM Academy at Bartlett — active school zone (2025–2026)
- A.E. Beach High School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Savannah Early College High School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Garris School of the Future and Technology Academy (FTA) — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Godley Station School — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Savannah Classical Academy — active school zone (2025–2026)
- Susie King Taylor Community School — active school zone (2025–2026)
Savannah Speed Camera — By the Numbers
Savannah operates 14 active school zone speed camera locations for the 2025–2026 school year under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18 (City of Savannah / Savannah Police Department).
School zone speed camera fines in Savannah: $100 for a first offense; $150 for a second or subsequent offense. Citations are civil — no DMV points, no insurance impact (O.C.G.A. §40-14-18).
The trigger for a Savannah school zone speed citation is 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Cameras operate on school days only, 45 minutes before school start through 30 minutes after dismissal (O.C.G.A. §40-14-18; City of Savannah).
Payment for Savannah school zone speed citations: violationpayment.net or 1-855-252-0086 (City of Savannah).
Georgia O.C.G.A. §40-14-18 does not permit the registered owner to transfer liability to another driver for a school zone speed camera citation (O.C.G.A. §40-14-18).
Savannah has operated a separate red-light camera program since September 2003 under O.C.G.A. §40-6-20, predating the school-zone speed program (City of Savannah).
Which Georgia defenses apply to your ticket?
Savannah school-zone speed cameras operate under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18. The Georgia state page covers the framework including no-driver-transfer rule, §40-14-18 operational requirements, school-hours limitation (45 min before through 30 min after on school days), and the 11 mph threshold. This page adds Savannah-specific information: SPD administrative hearing process; violationpayment.net / 1-855-252-0086 payment portal; the 14 named active school zones for 2025–2026; the $100 / $150 fine tiers (first vs. second+ offense); and the program's operation alongside the separate O.C.G.A. §40-6-20 red-light program. Distinct from Savannah's red-light program (Recorder's Court / 912-525-3100 ext. 1570 / $70 fine) and from other Georgia school-zone programs.
See all Georgia speed camera defenses →Savannah Speed Camera Ticket FAQ
How many school zone speed cameras does Savannah have?
Savannah has 14 active school zone speed camera locations for the 2025–2026 school year, covering 14 schools under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18. The program operates on school days only.
When are Savannah school zone cameras active?
School zone cameras operate on school days only, from 45 minutes before school start time through 30 minutes after dismissal. They are not active on weekends, holidays, or non-school days.
How much is a Savannah school zone speed camera ticket?
$100 for a first offense; $150 for a second or subsequent offense. Citations are civil under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18 — no DMV points and no insurance impact. The trigger is 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit.
How do I contest a Savannah school zone speed camera ticket?
Follow the hearing request instructions on your citation notice to schedule a Savannah Police Department administrative hearing. Do not pay if you intend to contest. Defenses: violation outside school operating hours; speed under 11 mph over limit; stolen vehicle; plate mismatch; calibration defect; location not a designated §40-14-18 zone. Georgia law does not allow transferring liability to another driver.
Where do I pay my Savannah school zone speed camera ticket?
Online at violationpayment.net or by phone at 1-855-252-0086.
Does Savannah also have red-light cameras?
Yes. Savannah has operated a separate red-light camera program since September 2003 under O.C.G.A. §40-6-20, adjudicated by the Recorder's Court of Chatham County. The red-light and school-zone speed programs are separate programs with different contacts, fine amounts, and processes. See the Savannah red-light camera section on this page.
Does a Savannah school zone camera ticket affect my driving record?
No. School-zone speed camera citations under O.C.G.A. §40-14-18 are civil — no DMV points and no effect on insurance rates.
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ParkingFight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available Georgia statutes, Savannah program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-08. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.