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Edmonds police report early results from school‑zone cameras, warn of high red‑light volumes; Flock camera rollout pending
Summary
Acting Police Chief Rod Stefan told the council April 8 that Edmonds’ school‑zone cameras recorded 1,605 events in early 2025 and produced 1,006 tickets; newly enabled red‑light cameras produced large volumes of events during their warning period.
Acting Police Chief Rod Stefan updated the council on April 8 about Edmonds’ three automated camera programs: school‑zone speed cameras, a newly activated set of red‑light cameras, and planned Flock license‑plate readers for investigative use.
School‑zone cameras: Stefan said the city operates five school‑zone camera systems at four school locations; the cameras run for roughly one hour per school day at peak arrival/departure times. Stefan reported that for 2025 the cameras recorded 1,605 events and resulted in 1,006 tickets (January–March data). The city increased the school‑zone fine to $145 by ordinance change in 2025. Stefan described the vendor review and internal verification process: events are reviewed by the vendor (Vera Mobility),…
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