Ruston holds first reading on automated traffic cameras, names three initial locations

Feb 3, 2026

Council held first reading of ORD 1599 to authorize automated traffic safety cameras under chapter 46.63 RCW, identified three candidate locations, and described data-retention limits and a plan to direct excess revenue to traffic-safety improvements; the ordinance returns for second reading and possible action Feb. 17, 2026.

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The City of Ruston held a first reading of ORD 1599 on Feb. 3 to authorize automated traffic safety cameras under chapter 46.63 RCW. The ordinance would add Chapter 16.05 to the Ruston Municipal Code and allows cameras in public park speed zones and one additional high-risk location per 10,000 population. The proposed camera sites listed in the ordinance are North Baltimore Street at North Commercial Street, North 51st Street at North Shirley Street, and North Pearl Street at North 49th Street.

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