YOUNGSTOWN - Wednesday is the last day warnings will be issued from automated cameras that went online a month ago in four more Youngstown school zones.

Beginning Thursday, drivers exceeding the 20 mph speed limit will be mailed tickets for fines between $100 and $150 depending on how fast they are driving.  Infractions are considered civil violations and are not considered traffic violations. Offenders will not receive points on their driver’s licenses, and they will not be reported to the driver’s insurance provider.

The Youngstown Police Department announced that the city’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Device program will be enforced on school days at the following locations:

• Horizon Science Academy on Southern Blvd. Enforcement starts at 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Chaney High School on Overlook Dr. Enforcement starts at 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM
• Chaney Middle School on S. Schenley Ave. Enforcement starts at 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
• Summit Academy on Oakwood Ave. Enforcement starts at 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Restricted 20 MPH times are posted on a sign before entering every school zone. During non-restricted times, the regularly posted speed limit will be photo enforced when school is in session and children are present until 6:00 PM.

Tickets are already being issued at eleven schools in the city where drivers have exceeded the 20 MPH limit by 11 miles per hour.

Police say the initial group of schools already launched have experienced reductions in speed between 81-93% at participating schools.