Bend Police Department begins issuing automated traffic enforcement warnings, fines to begin May 15

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department launched an Automated Traffic Enforcement program Wednesday, issuing warnings to drivers who speed or run red lights at three key intersections.

The program aims to reduce motor vehicle crashes and improve traffic safety for all road users in the community, starting with a 30-day warning period.

The 30-day warning period marks the initial phase of the Automated Traffic Enforcement program. This initiative specifically targets high-crash intersections identified through previous incidents and community complaints.

During this period, drivers will receive warnings by mail for violations detected by the new camera system.

Cameras are now active at three locations:

• Westbound lane of SE Reed Market Road and Third Street
• Southbound and westbound lanes of NE Neff Road and 27th Street
• Northbound lane of U.S. Business 97 and Powers Road.

The cameras capture images and video of vehicles that do not stop for a red light, including a complete stop before a right turn, or that speed through these intersections. Warnings for these violations are issued to drivers via mail.

Signs alerting drivers to the automated traffic enforcement cameras are installed near each monitored intersection. Additional signs are also placed on major routes as drivers enter city limits.

The Bend Police Department provides more information about the Automated Traffic Enforcement program on its website.

Following the warning period, citations for speeding and red-light violations will begin to be issued on May 15.