Bellevue Adds 4 Speed Cameras in August

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  Bellevue will deploy speed safety cameras at four locations starting Aug. 17“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print New camera locations added to curb speeding and prevent crashesThe City of Bellevue is expanding its automated traffic safety program by adding speed safety cameras at four locations the week of Aug. 17. These locations include areas near hospitals, parks, school walk zones and corridors with a documented history of speed-related crashes, consistent with state law.”
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  The locations include areas near hospitals, parks, and school walk zones“These locations include areas near hospitals, parks, school walk zones and corridors with a documented history of speed-related crashes, consistent with state law.”
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  The locations are 148th Avenue Northeast“148th Avenue Northeast, between Northeast 13th and 10th places”
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  The locations are Northeast Eighth Street“Northeast Eighth Street, between 167th Avenue and 168th Place”
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  The locations are two on Forest Drive SoutheastNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Citations for speed violations will begin in late September“For the four camera locations being installed in August, citations are expected to begin in the third week of September.”
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  A monthlong warning period will precede citations for speed violations“Each new camera location will have a monthlong warning period to help drivers become familiar with the program. During the warning period, drivers who exceed the posted speed limit will receive warnings instead of citations. This period also serves as an important calibration and testing period for the camera equipment. Following the warning period, citations will be issued for speed violations.”
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  The city says speed cameras reduce speeding“Speed remains a top contributing factor to fatal and serious-injury crashes in Bellevue and speed cameras are a proven method to reduce speeding.”
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  The city says speed cameras prevent crashes“Speed remains a top contributing factor to fatal and serious-injury crashes in Bellevue and speed cameras are a proven method to reduce speeding.”
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  The city cites state law and Vision Zero goals“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print New camera locations added to curb speeding and prevent crashesThe City of Bellevue is expanding its automated traffic safety program by adding speed safety cameras at four locations the week of Aug. 17. These locations include areas near hospitals, parks, school walk zones and corridors with a documented history of speed-related crashes, consistent with state law.Speed remains a top contributing factor to fatal and serious-injury crashes in Bellevue and speed cameras are a proven method to reduce speeding. The cameras are designed to change driver behavior, reduce speeding and make streets safer for everyone who travels in Bellevue. Cameras will be added to three more locations later this year.“We know that addressing speed is important to improving traffic safety on Bellevue’s streets,” said Transportation Director Andrew Singelakis. “These cameras build on Bellevue’s ongoing efforts to reduce speeding, prevent serious crashes and create safer streets for our entire community.”The city will begin deploying additional speed safety cameras at locations throughout Bellevue as part of its ongoing commitment to Vision Zero, a national program that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Bellevue’s speed safety camera program expansion will occur in phases, beginning with an initial deployment at four locations in August and another three locations later in the year. Bellevue already operates three automated cameras in school zones across the community.”
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  Bellevue already has three cameras in school zones“Bellevue already operates three automated cameras in school zones across the community.”
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  Three additional locations will be added later this year“Cameras will be added to three more locations later this year.”
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  Fines will be set at $124 for regular speed limits“The fine for speed violations issued through the program is $124; the fine for a school-zone speed infraction is doubled to $248.”
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  Fines will be set at $248 in school zones“The fine for speed violations issued through the program is $124; the fine for a school-zone speed infraction is doubled to $248.”
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  Verra Mobility will manage the program“Bellevue contracted with Verra Mobility, a provider of automated traffic enforcement technology, to support administration of the program.”
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  Citations will be issued after police verification“A Bellevue Police Department official verifies each violation before a citation is issued to the registered vehicle owner.”