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Lights installed at N. Albany school zone

Written April 27th, 2026 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 10 responses.

Starting today, forgetful drivers are getting a break in the school zone on North Albany Road. The City of Albany announced that the long-awaited installation of flashing lights was taking place.

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One month’s toll in tickets and dollars

Written July 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 16 responses.

Drivers on North Albany Road paid more than $49,000 for speeding tickets they got during May, the last full month of school days since traffic cameras at Thornton Lake Drive went live.

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Speed cameras: Flashing lights don’t look likely

Written June 27th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 14 responses.

What are the chances that Albany will install flashing lights to warn drivers that schools are in session at locations where the city has traffic cameras? Slim to none, unless the city council orders it done.

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Can’t always tell what’s a school day

Written May 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 17 responses.

Now that speed cameras have begun watching drivers in an Albany school zone, a question that came up four years ago needs to be asked again: “What exactly qualifies as a school day?”

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Exactly what’s a ‘school day’ anyway?

Written April 7th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 12 responses.

On streets running past most schools, the signs say the 20 mph speed limit applies during certain hours on “school days.” But what exactly is a “school day”?

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