"Jim Bove with Redmond Police has sent out a notice reminding the public that on January 1 red light and school speed zone cameras will be active in the city. For the first month, violators will be sent a warning if a violation occurs. Citations will be issued beginning on February 1. Here are the camera locations:
Red Light Cameras
* 148th Avenue Northeast and Redmond Way - eastbound on Redmond Way
* 156th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 40th Street - eastbound and westbound on Northeast 40th Street
* Union Hill Road and Avondale Road - westbound on Union Hill Road and northbound on Avondale Road
School Speed Zone Camera
* Einstein Elementary -18025 N.E. 116th St. - eastbound and westbound from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In a letter to the community Bove wrote:
Several things to note….
1. This is a pilot program. Throughout 2011 we’ll be looking at statistics to see if these are accomplishing our goal, if violations have increased/decreased, if traffic accidents have increased/decreased, etc.
2. Most questions are addressed on the city website, so be sure to check that out. (And in a few days, you’ll be able to see our NEW city website!)
3. If you’re issued a citation, you can view video footage online.
4. Citations are the same as they would be if an officer stopped you, which is $124.
5. Violations are considered a civil infraction and are not reported to insurance agencies or DMV.
6. All camera locations will be clearly signed.
7. Fees collected go towards the safety camera pilot program. If there is additional revenue, it will be used for public safety purposes.
Bottom-line here is that nothing has changed—laws remain the same, citation fees remain the same, and your right to pay the fine/request a hearing/submit an affidavit if issued a citation remains the same. Whether you receive a citation or not is up to you! J The good news is: if you’re a safe, cautious driver then you have nothing to worry about.
It is not our goal to catch people off guard, so please pass this on to others who may be interested. We have been doing outreach regarding this program in hopes to educate as many people as possible and that will continue over the next few months. But again, please share with others.
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"Jim Bove with Redmond Police has sent out a notice reminding the public that on January 1 red light and school speed zone cameras will be active in the city. For the first month, violators will be sent a warning if a violation occurs. Citations will be issued beginning on February 1. Here are the camera locations:
Red Light Cameras
* 148th Avenue Northeast and Redmond Way - eastbound on Redmond Way
* 156th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 40th Street - eastbound and westbound on Northeast 40th Street
* Union Hill Road and Avondale Road - westbound on Union Hill Road and northbound on Avondale Road
School Speed Zone Camera
* Einstein Elementary -18025 N.E. 116th St. - eastbound and westbound from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In a letter to the community Bove wrote:
Several things to note….
1. This is a pilot program. Throughout 2011 we’ll be looking at statistics to see if these are accomplishing our goal, if violations have increased/decreased, if traffic accidents have increased/decreased, etc.
2. Most questions are addressed on the city website, so be sure to check that out. (And in a few days, you’ll be able to see our NEW city website!)
3. If you’re issued a citation, you can view video footage online.
4. Citations are the same as they would be if an officer stopped you, which is $124.
5. Violations are considered a civil infraction and are not reported to insurance agencies or DMV.
6. All camera locations will be clearly signed.
7. Fees collected go towards the safety camera pilot program. If there is additional revenue, it will be used for public safety purposes.
Bottom-line here is that nothing has changed—laws remain the same, citation fees remain the same, and your right to pay the fine/request a hearing/submit an affidavit if issued a citation remains the same. Whether you receive a citation or not is up to you! J The good news is: if you’re a safe, cautious driver then you have nothing to worry about.
It is not our goal to catch people off guard, so please pass this on to others who may be interested. We have been doing outreach regarding this program in hopes to educate as many people as possible and that will continue over the next few months. But again, please share with others.
Be safe,
Jim"