Bellevue adds 4 speed safety camera locations

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  Bellevue is adding four new speed safety camera locations“The City of Bellevue is expanding its automated traffic safety program by adding speed safety cameras at four locations the week of Aug. 17.”
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  The new speed safety camera locations will start in the week of August 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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  Citations beginning in the third week of 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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  The cameras will be placed near hospitals“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 cameras will be placed near parks“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 cameras will be placed near 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 cameras will be placed near crash-prone corridors“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 city cited speed as a top factor in fatal and serious-injury 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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  Cameras change driver behavior and reduce speeding“The cameras are designed to change driver behavior, reduce speeding and make streets safer for everyone who travels in Bellevue.”
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  A monthlong warning period precedes enforcement“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.”
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  During the warning period, drivers receive warnings instead of citations“During the warning period, drivers who exceed the posted speed limit will receive warnings instead of citations.”
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  Citations will begin in September for the August installations“For the four camera locations being installed in August, citations are expected to begin in the third week of September.”
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  Fines for standard violations will be set at $124“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 for school zone violations will be set at $248“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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  Three additional locations will be added later in 2026“Later in 2026:Bellevue Way Southeast, adjacent to the South Bellevue Park and RideCoal Creek Parkway Southeast, between Forest Drive Southeast and Southeast 60th Street116th Avenue Northeast, between Northeast 21st Street and Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake (1845 116th Ave. NE)”
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  The additions are part of the Vision Zero initiative“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.”