The spirit is willing but sometimes the technology is weak.

Four new speed cameras that were scheduled to become operational today have been delayed because of technical difficulties, according to Elise Armacost, a police spokeswoman.

The camera locations include:

• Winand Elementary
• Loch Raven Academy
• Seven Oaks Elementary
• Bais Yaakov

ACS State and Local Solutions is working to resolve the unspecified problem, according to Armacost, who added that police will make an announcement when the issues have been resolved and the cameras are operational.

The devices issue $40 tickets to vehicles photographed exceeding the speed limit  by more than 12 mph in a county school zone. The new cameras, once operational, will issue warnings for the first 30 days.