LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) -- The Leesburg Police Department (LPD) will soon start implementing a School Safety Zone Program.

The program is aimed at curbing speeding in school zones to improve the safety of students, pedestrians and other road users.

Speeding cameras will be set up to detect and capture images and video of cars speeding during designated school hours.

The program will launch on Aug. 21.

There will be a grace period of 30 days where violators will only receive a warning, but starting on Sept. 22, each fine will cost $100.

LPD Chief Thea Pirnat of the Leesburg Police Department said student and residents' safety is a "top priority."

“This initiative is about changing driver behavior and making our streets safer, particularly in areas where children and other vulnerab

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