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Redmond launches speed safety camera pilot in three school zones
Summary
The City of Redmond announced a pilot program deploying speed safety cameras at Redmond High School, Redmond Middle School and Rose Hill Middle School starting this fall; initial 45-day courtesy notices will precede citations, and revenue will be reinvested in traffic safety under state law.
The City of Redmond announced it is launching a speed safety camera pilot program starting this fall at Redmond High School, Redmond Middle School and Rose Hill Middle School to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety in school zones.
City staff said the effort is part of Redmond’s Safer Streets Action Plan and aims to “promote responsible driving behavior where it matters most, in school zones and high traffic intersections, and create a safer environment for children, families, and everyone using our roads.” The city set a target to reduce speeding in the designated school zones by at least 50% during the school year and cited a broader goal of zero traffic-related fatal and serious injuries by 2035.
Under the pilot, cameras will enforce posted school-zone speed limits only. When a vehicle exceeds the limit, the system captures an image and a Redmond police officer will review the evidence before any citation is issued, the staff member said. For the first 45 days of operation, drivers who exceed the limit will receive a courtesy notice with no fine and no response required; citations will be issued after that period, and drivers retain the right to contest citations.
The city said images taken by the cameras will be used solely for enforcement and that there will be no facial recognition or live tracking. Signage will be placed before each camera to notify drivers, and the city plans to publish quarterly reports on the pilot’s results.
On funding, the announcement said “state law requires that any revenue is reinvested in traffic safety,” listing examples such as crosswalk upgrades, signage, and safer routes to schools in Redmond neighborhoods.
The pilot announcement emphasized that the cameras are one strategy within a broader action plan and encouraged drivers to slow down in active school zones. The city directed staff to post signage, begin the 45-day courtesy period when cameras are activated, and provide quarterly updates on performance metrics and revenue reinvestment.
