Redmond speed camera damaged days after launch, police confirm

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A newly deployed mobile speed enforcement camera in Redmond has been damaged just days after the city launched its photo enforcement program.

KTVZ News received video appearing to show the transportable unit, located on Southwest Quartz Avenue, tampered with. The video was posted online by an anonymous user.

Redmond police confirmed to KTVZ that the damaged device is the portable speed enforcement unit stationed along SW Quartz. However, officials have not yet released details about how the damage occurred or who may be responsible.

The incident comes shortly after Redmond rolled out phase one of its photo enforcement program, aimed at reducing dangerous driving behavior across the city.

Cameras went live Friday at several high-risk locations, including Northwest 6th Street, Maple Avenue and Northwest 10th Street. A mobile unit was also deployed on Southwest Quartz Avenue.

During the program’s first 30 days, drivers caught speeding or running red lights will receive warnings only. That grace period began May 15.

Starting June 15, violations will result in citations ranging from $165 to $440, with fines doubling in school zones.

Police say the goal of the program is to improve safety and reduce crashes on Redmond roads.

KTVZ will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.