COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, speeding tickets in school zones are on the rise.

Data from the department shows officers handed out more than 700 speeding tickets during the 2023-2024 school year. The following year, those tickets jumped to more than 1,800, which is one and a half times more.

During the 2024-2025 year, officers issued nearly 2,300 tickets in school zones, representing a 22% increase over the previous year.

Neighbors near Panorama Park in southeast Colorado Springs say excessive speeding is a concern, as the park is located near two schools.

"You are supposed to go 20 to 25 miles per hour, but that's not happening," said John Hugghins, who lives near Panorama Park.

It's a safety concern, especially for parents.

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