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Silverbrook Road School Speed Cameras

Automated speed enforcement supporting school-zone safety near Laurel Hill Elementary School.

Quick Summary

Fairfax County implemented automated speed cameras in the Laurel Hill Elementary School zone along Silverbrook Road in response to persistent concerns about excessive speeding, school-zone safety, and driver behavior along a wide, high-volume arterial roadway.

Project Type

  • Automated speed enforcement
  • School-zone safety
  • Traffic operations
  • Vision Zero safety initiative

Location

Silverbrook Road, focused on the designated school zone near Laurel Hill Elementary School.

Lead Agencies

  • Fairfax County Police Department
  • Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Virginia Department of Transportation
  • Office of the Mt. Vernon and Springfield District Supervisors

Purpose & Need

Silverbrook Road carries commuter traffic, school traffic, regional trips, and local neighborhood traffic. Its roadway geometry can encourage higher speeds, creating safety concerns near school entrances, crossings, buses, parents, staff, and students.

Program Description

The automated speed camera program operates during designated school-zone enforcement periods. Cameras support consistent enforcement of posted school-zone speed limits and are intended to reduce speeding, improve driver awareness, and support safer conditions during arrival and dismissal periods.

Current Status

🟢 Complete / Active Enforcement

The camera program is active and continues to support school-zone safety objectives.

Community Benefits

  • Reduced vehicle speeds in the school zone
  • More predictable enforcement during school arrival and dismissal
  • Improved safety culture near Laurel Hill Elementary School
  • Supports Fairfax County Vision Zero goals
  • Provides a model for future school-zone safety improvements

Related Projects

  • Silverbrook Road & Plaskett Lane Safety Improvements
  • Silverbrook Road / Crosspointe RRFB
  • Lorton Road / Silverbrook Road Improvements
  • South County pedestrian and bicycle safety projects

Next Steps

  • Continue monitoring school-zone safety performance
  • Review compliance and speed trends
  • Evaluate whether complementary safety measures are needed

Last Updated

June 2026 – TranspoFairfax project buildout and school safety review.

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