Redmond traffic cameras begin issuing tickets, drawing mixed reaction from residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into its next phase.
The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of the program on May 15, 2026, followed by a 30-day warning period intended to help drivers adjust and encourage safer habits behind the wheel. That grace period ended Sunday, June 14, and as of June 15, citations are now being issued.
Since the program began, cameras have captured 2,259 violations.
Under the new enforcement, a red light violation carries a $265 fine. Speeding fines range from $165 to $440, depending on how fast a driver is going over the limit. Fines in school zones are doubled.
Redmond police say the goal is to improve safety by changing driver behavior and reducing crashes. Officials also say photo enforcement allows officers to monitor more areas at once, with each violation reviewed by a law enforcement officer before a citation is issued to the registered vehicle owner.
Cameras are currently active at several locations across the city, including the intersection of Northwest 6th Street and Maple Avenue. Additional enforcement includes a speed camera along the 2900 block of Northwest 10th Street and a transportable unit on Southwest Quartz Avenue.
While some support the added enforcement, others have concerns.
“I do feel like maybe the police have bigger fish to fry,” said Redmond resident Myles Guglielmelli. “Just catching someone maybe running late, going through a yellow light—that’s not necessary.”
On social media, reactions have also been mixed.
“I don’t believe the cams have helped… it’s causing more dangerous maneuvers,” said Redmond resident Chaz Duvall.
Another resident, Mikayla, who lives near the Southwest Quartz Avenue camera, said she supports enforcement but raised concerns about impacts to her neighborhood.
“I support the speed enforcing, but the taking of public street parking doesn’t seem right,” she said.
Police say the camera program is one of several tools used to address ongoing traffic safety concerns in Redmond, alongside patrol enforcement, radar trailers and regional traffic teams.
For more information about the program and a map of camera locations, visit the Redmond Police Department’s photo enforcement page on the city’s website.
