Greathouse raises school zone safety questions as Georgia debates SB 75

Greathouse Trial Law founder Riah Greathouse is challenging whether Georgia’s current school zone signs and speed camera rules do enough to protect children as lawmakers debate SB 75. The bill would require larger, more visible warning signs and live speed feedback in school zones within 1,000 feet of a school boundary.

Why it matters: - SB 75 could change how Georgia uses school zone speed cameras and warning signs around schools. - The debate centers on whether the state’s current setup prevents crashes or mainly creates penalties after drivers are already caught. - Parents, school administrators and drivers could see new sign requirements if the bill advances.

What happened: - Greathouse Trial Law said Riah Greathouse is questioning whether Georgia’s school zone safety signs truly protect children from speeding drivers. - Georgia lawmakers are debating SB 75 during the 2026 legislative session. - The bill was recommitted in January 2026. - SB 75 would amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. - Greathouse is the founder of Greathouse Trial Law and a former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney.

The details: - SB 75 focuses on the standards for signs warning of automated traffic enforcement safety devices. - The legislation would require a sign or device that shows an accurate representation of a vehicle’s speed as it approaches the camera. - Law enforcement agencies using automated traffic enforcement would have to erect specific warning signs in those zones. - The required signs would need to be at least 24 by 30 inches. - The signs would have to be plainly visible from every lane of traffic. - The bill defines a school zone as the area within 1,000 feet of a school’s defined boundary. - Greathouse said the goal of school zones should be community safety, not post-incident penalties.

Between the lines: - Greathouse is framing the issue as a prevention question, not a revenue question. - The push for live speed feedback signs suggests lawmakers are weighing whether stronger warnings can change driver behavior before a crash happens. - The debate also highlights how traffic safety policy can become a broader test of public trust in automated enforcement.

What's next: - Georgia lawmakers will continue considering SB 75 during the 2026 session. - If the bill advances, agencies using automated traffic enforcement would need to follow the new sign standards. - Greathouse Trial Law said it will keep educating the public and advocating for preventive safety reforms.

The bottom line: - The fight over SB 75 is really about whether Georgia’s school zone rules are built to stop speeding before children are put at risk.