What You Need to Know About the Speed Cameras in Brice, Ohio
Brice, Ohio — A small village tucked inside Franklin County has come under renewed attention after Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin publicly questioned its heavy use of speed cameras. For many drivers in Central Ohio, the Brice speed camera has become a dreaded stop along their commute.
Brice is home to just 117 residents and remains independent despite being surrounded by larger suburbs like Pickerington and Reynoldsburg. According to Police Chief Delano “Bud” Bauchmoyer, residents appreciate their own local governance and fast police response times often within three minutes.
The speed camera is located in a school zone near Brice Christian Academy, where the speed limit drops to 20 mph. It only operates on school days from 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m..
Since September 2024, Brice has issued over 11,735 speeding tickets, generating more than $432,000 in revenue. Fines range from $105 to $145 depending on how fast the driver was going, plus a $111 court filing fee, raising total costs for violators to $236 or more.
Chief Bauchmoyer says the camera system is not about profit but safety, and he applies the law evenly, even once issuing a ticket to his own wife. He adds that Brice does not offer bonuses to officers or enforce ticket quotas.
The revenue supports the village’s general fund, which covers services like road maintenance, salaries, and utilities. Brice also shares 40% of ticket revenue with the third-party vendor that provided the cameras.
For now, Brice remains committed to using the system and drivers are advised to slow down when passing through.
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