This week we asked readers what they think about the city’s plan to expand the speed camera program that places cameras with radar detection around public schools, increasing the number from 140 to 290 locations.

It doesn’t matter. I mean, people are going to drive any way they want. But around schools, personally I would drive the speed limit and just speed up afterwards. I don’t think it will change anything. People are going to do anything they want to do at the moment. They make laws for different reasons. If you’re passing a school you shouldn’t be speeding, that’s why I speed up afterwards.
Kevin Smith
Williamsbridge

I think, in a way, it’s a good idea because it’s keeping the kids safe. If the cars are speeding, there’s always a chance that a kid can get hit by a car. But the city is always trying to find ways to make money off of you. It’s good in one way and bad in another. But in the long run it’s good for the kids. There’s a lot of speeding and people aren’t being careful.
Angelo Roldan
Norwood

According to what we hear on the news, they’ve significantly reduced the amount of speeding around schools, at schools where there are cameras. The numbers they have are phenomenal, the reduction in speeding. The thing I don’t like about them is they told the whole population that the speed is posted at 20 [mph] and they won’t ticket somebody unless they’re doing 35 in a 20-mile zone. Why even publicize it? But these cameras aren’t run by police officers; it’s run by a computer, a robot. Look how many times a day a robot asks you to prove you’re not a robot.
Doug Condit
Bedford Park

I believe it will raise money but also its a good thing because it’s a deterrent for drivers, who really can’t afford it and they will think about it before they speed by it and they will be more conscious of it. It will definitely increase awareness when they know there are more eyes on them and they’re not going to get away with it. It will most likely save lives.
Chris Bailey
Fordham Heights

I actually do support the program. You never know when there’s a big accident near school grounds. We really need that support for our kids, I’m a father of a four-year-old, so I can definitely relate. I support it all the way. I don’t agree with many of the traffic calming methods, but I support this.
Andy Vargas
Kingsbridge