Redmond traffic cameras record 2,259 violations; tickets begin June 15

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May 15, 2026. The program's warning period concludes on June 14, with official citations for violators set to begin on June 15, 2026.

The purpose of the warning period is to allow the community to become familiar with the new traffic safety cameras and to encourage safer driving behavior. Since the program's launch on May 15, the cameras have recorded 2,259 potential violations, resulting in 903 warnings issued to date.

Lt. Curtis Chambers, a lieutenant with the Redmond Police Department, highlighted the program's objective to enhance road safety. “Traffic safety is one of our highest priorities,” Chambers said. “With the launch of this photo enforcement program, our goal is to dramatically reduce dangerous driving violations. By changing driver behavior, we can reduce the number of crashes on our roads and prevent the injuries they cause.”

Beginning June 15, 2026, citations for red light violations will be $265. Fixed speed violations will incur fines ranging from $165 for exceeding the limit by 11 to 20 mph, to $265 for 21 to 30 mph over and $440 for speeds 31 mph and above. Speeding violations in a school zone will result in double the base fine amount.

Phase One camera locations for red-light enforcement, which are live, include northbound and southbound traffic at NW 6th Street and Maple Avenue and eastbound and westbound traffic at NW Maple and NW 6th Street. Fixed cameras for speed enforcement are in progress for northbound and southbound traffic at the 2900 block of NW 10th Street. A transportable speed enforcement unit is live for eastbound traffic at the 2000 block of SW Quartz Avenue.

Photo enforcement is one of several methods the Redmond Police Department uses to address ongoing traffic safety issues. Other tools include driver feedback signs, radar trailers, roadway design strategies, patrol enforcement and specialized teams, such as the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team and High Visibility Enforcement details.

The camera systems capture images of vehicle license plates and securely send the footage for review. A law enforcement officer verifies each infraction before a citation is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. The Redmond Police Department does not use Flock Cameras.