Traffic Safety Cameras

Safety Camera Goalline

The City of Redmond is committed to the safety of the community and these violations are a clear threat to public safety. The goal of Redmond's speed zone camera safety program is to modify dangerous driver behavior and prevent car-pedestrian accidents in school zones.

School Speed Zone Camera Location
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Einstein Elementary -- 18025 NE 116th St
East/Westbound combined

Cameras are live when the yellow lights are flashing, generally:

8:35 to 8:55 am 34 per day (est. 680/m)
3:25 to 3:40 pm 63 per day (est. 1260/m)
(Wednesday afternoon - 1:55 pm - 2:15 pm)

Program Fast Facts
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  • Fee per violation = $124
  • Violation is a civil infraction and not reported to insurance agencies or WA Dept of Motor Vehicles
  • All camera locations are clearly signed
  • Fees collected pay for the safety camera program
  • Any revenue over expenses is used for public safety purposes

How the Program Works
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  • School speed zone safety cameras monitor approaching vehicles through advanced detection and imaging technology.
  • School zone safety cameras detect the vehicle's speed through a designated area. Cameras only photograph a vehicle if it enters the school zone traveling 26 mph and over. A second photograph is taken as the vehicle progresses through the school zone. 
  • School zone safety cameras are only operable when the yellow beacon is flashing. No citations are issued for events occurring when beacons are not flashing. 
  • Cameras photograph the vehicle from the rear -- vehicle occupants are not photographed.
  • Cameras record the date, time, lane number, location and speed of the vehicle. A video clip is also recorded.
  • This information is gathered and sent to Redmond Police for final evaluation.
  • If Redmond Police conclude that no violation occurred, no Notice of Infraction is issued.
  • After determining a violation did occur, a Notice of Infraction is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
  • After receiving the Notice of Infraction in the mail, the registered owner has several courses of action:
    • Pay the fine
    • Request a hearing
    • Submit an affidavit of non-responsibility

Redmond Police Department Contactsunderline

Commander Shari Shovlin; sshovlin@redmond.gov; 425-556-2564
Lieutenant Nick Almquist; nalmquist@redmond.gov; 425-556-2570