REDMOND, Ore. — The Redmond Police Department will begin issuing citations through its new Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on June 15, marking the end of a month-long warning period designed to help drivers adjust to the city’s new traffic safety cameras.
Phase One of the program launched on May 15, 2026, with officers issuing warnings rather than citations to motorists captured committing traffic violations. The warning period concludes June 14.
According to Redmond Police, the cameras recorded 2,259 potential violations during the first month of operation, resulting in 903 warning notices issued to drivers.
“Traffic safety is one of our highest priorities. With the launch of this photo enforcement program, our goal is to dramatically reduce dangerous driving violations,” said Lt. Curtis Chambers. “By changing driver behavior, we can reduce the number of crashes on our roads and prevent the injuries they cause.”
Beginning June 15, drivers caught by the automated enforcement system will face the following penalties:
- Red light violations: $265
- Speeding 11 to 20 mph over the limit: $165
- Speeding 21 to 30 mph over the limit: $265
- Speeding 31 mph or more over the limit: $440
- School zone speeding violations: Double the base fine amount
The first phase of the program includes several camera locations throughout the city.
Live red-light enforcement cameras are operating at the intersection of Northwest 6th Street and Maple Avenue, monitoring both northbound, southbound, eastbound and westbound traffic.
A transportable speed enforcement unit is currently active on eastbound traffic in the 2000 block of Southwest Quartz Avenue.
Meanwhile, fixed speed enforcement cameras are being installed and are expected to monitor northbound and southbound traffic in the 2900 block of Northwest 10th Street.
Police officials said photo enforcement is only one component of the city’s broader traffic safety strategy. Other measures include driver feedback signs, radar trailers, roadway design improvements, patrol enforcement, High Visibility Enforcement details, and partnerships with specialized units such as the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team.
Under the program, cameras capture images of vehicle license plates and securely transmit the footage for review. A law enforcement officer reviews and verifies each violation before a citation is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle.
The department also emphasized that the city does not use Flock cameras.
Additional information about Redmond’s photo enforcement program, including a map of camera locations, is available through the City of Redmond’s traffic safety program website.
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