Drivers in Howard County will begin to see speed cameras near schools starting Monday, when county police begin a program aimed at slowing motorists near the more than 100 schools in the county.
Police will post an online weekly list of streets where the movable cameras will be placed, warning drivers to expect to see one of the two cameras there on a weekday.
"They will always be posted a week in advance," said Sherry Llewellyn, a police spokeswoman.
For the first month, owners of cars traveling at least 12 mph over the speed limit will be issued warnings. After that, the vehicle's owner will be mailed a $40 citation.
Streets near schools have signs up alerting drivers to the possibility of speed cameras.
The devices are being added in response to what police and elected officials described as frequent complaints about excessive speed near schools. The cameras must be located near schools under a county law passed in May. Enforcement can take place between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
"Our goal is to have people slow down," Llewellyn said. "We want people to know that there are cameras and that they move."
With two cameras, no more than 20 locations can be targeted each week, though the law allows up to eight cameras. The first month of locations on the website includes Centennial Lane and Ilchester Road. The list is available through