In a troubling case of mistaken identity, 215 drivers in Brevard County, Florida, were issued speeding tickets for alleged violations in Miami-Dade County school zones—even though many had never driven in Miami. The mistake has sparked community outrage, legal challenges, and a formal response from RedSpeed, the company responsible for the traffic enforcement technology behind the citations.
Drivers Shocked by Out-of-County Tickets
The ticket recipients were stunned to find citations in their mailboxes accusing them of speeding through school zones nearly 200 miles away in Miami-Dade. Many say they’ve never visited the area at all.
“I’ve lived in Brevard County my whole life and haven’t driven south in years,” said one frustrated driver. “There’s no way I was in a school zone in Miami.”
The affected citations were tied to automated speed cameras—a growing tool used by counties to enforce school zone safety, particularly during posted hours.
RedSpeed USA Responds to the Error
RedSpeed USA, the private company contracted to manage school zone speed enforcement cameras in Miami-Dade County, confirmed that an internal processing error led to the issuance of 215 incorrect citations.
In an official statement, RedSpeed acknowledged the mistake, citing a “data misrouting issue during the ticket processing phase” that caused the Brevard County vehicle information to be erroneously included in Miami-Dade’s enforcement system.
“We take full responsibility for the error and are working closely with Miami-Dade and Brevard County officials to identify and void the affected citations,” a RedSpeed spokesperson said.
“We sincerely apologize to the drivers impacted by this issue and are implementing additional safeguards to prevent similar mistakes in the future.”
According to RedSpeed, the issue was isolated and tied to a batch of data processed over a specific timeframe, suggesting that the 215 tickets were part of a limited technical fault rather than a systemic flaw.
Legal Experts Advise: Do Not Pay—Dispute Immediately
Attorneys specializing in traffic law urge Brevard County drivers to contest the tickets right away. Florida law allows residents to challenge traffic citations and demand supporting evidence, such as:
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Photos and time-stamped video of the violation
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Proof of vehicle location and presence in the school zone
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Equipment calibration logs and enforcement records
“If you weren’t in Miami, this is a clear-cut case,” said a Central Florida attorney. “You have the right to fight it and get it thrown out.”
What Happens Next?
Miami-Dade County officials say they are working with RedSpeed to automatically void all 215 erroneous tickets, but not all citations may be dismissed proactively. Drivers who received the tickets should still take action by:
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do not pay the citation. Paying may imply admission of guilt. |
| 2 | Formally contest the ticket using the information provided on the citation. |
| 3 | Request all available evidence tied to the alleged violation. |
| 4 | Collect your own location proof, like GPS logs, toll records, or receipts. |
| 5 | Contact a traffic attorney if needed for guidance or representation. |
Final Thoughts
This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the need for transparency, accountability, and oversight when it comes to automated traffic enforcement. With 215 Florida drivers unfairly cited for violations that didn’t occur, both the public and local governments are now questioning how easily enforcement systems can go wrong—and what’s being done to fix them.
If you received a ticket for speeding in a Miami school zone but were never there, don’t ignore it—fight it. The evidence (or lack thereof) is on your side. Here is a map of speed cameras in Miami.