Redmond photo radar citations begin Oct. 15 on Blackbutte Boulevard

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Drivers in Redmond should slow down on SW Blackbutte Boulevard near SW 10th Street, where photo radar citations are set to begin Thursday, Oct. 15.

The transportable photo radar enforcement unit has moved from SW Quartz Avenue near SW Quartz Park to SW Blackbutte Boulevard, where it monitors eastbound traffic.

The speed limit on the roadway is 25 mph. The area is a residential street with significant traffic volume and is near a school zone.

The city previously issued 30 days of warnings to registered vehicle owners before citation enforcement began. The citation period at this location is scheduled to last 90 days.

Redmond officials are reminding drivers to obey the speed limit, watch for pedestrians and follow all traffic laws to help keep the community safe.