Beginning Saturday, May 30, drivers in Bend who speed or run red lights at three major intersections will begin receiving citations as the City of Bend and the Bend Police Department move into the enforcement phase of their Automated Traffic Enforcement program.
The city recently concluded a 45-day warning period that served as the first step in launching the traffic safety initiative. The program is aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes and improving safety for all road users throughout the community. Between April 23 and May 18, automated cameras issued 1,164 warning notices to drivers.
Traffic enforcement cameras became operational on April 15 at three intersections selected because of their history of crashes and community concerns about unsafe driving. The monitored locations are:
- SE Reed Market Road and Third Street (westbound)
- NE Neff Road and 27th Street (southbound and westbound)
- U.S. Business 97 and Powers Road (northbound)
Beginning May 30, drivers who fail to stop at a red light—including those who do not make a complete stop before turning right on red—or who exceed the speed limit through the monitored intersections may receive a citation by mail.
Officials have installed warning signs near each camera-equipped intersection and along major routes entering the city to notify motorists about the automated enforcement system.
When a camera captures a potential violation, the images and video are reviewed by a Bend Police Department Traffic Enforcement Agent. If the violation is confirmed, a citation is issued to the vehicle’s registered owner. Citations generated through the program are processed by the Bend Municipal Court.
City officials say the program is intended to encourage safer driving behavior and reduce the number of crashes at some of Bend’s busiest intersections.
More information about the Automated Traffic Enforcement program is available through the City of Bend’s police department website.
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