School Zone Automated Speed Enforcement
The City of Edmonds wants to create safer walk zones around our schools and enhance safety within our community. In May 2023, the Edmonds City Council approved the School Zone Camera Enforcement Program as part of this initiative and work began to install the equipment getting the program to full implementation. The Automated School Zone Speed Enforcement Project will help Edmonds PD address multiple complaints and concerns received by concerned parents and residents who live and work near our schools.
One of our highest priorities continues to be the safety of our school children and those that work with them. This project aims to reduce excessive speeds and build a culture of safe, responsible driving around our schools.
This project includes five camera systems installed at four Edmonds schools – Edmonds-Woodway High School; Scriber Lake School; Chase Lake Elementary; and Westgate Elementary. Beginning January 2, 2024, all the camera systems will be turned on and recording violations during targeted school hours. The hours the cameras will be active coincide with the school schedule. The cameras are programmed to be active when the warning beacons are flashing. For the first 30 days, only warning letters will be mailed to violators as the community adjusts to the new systems. Following the warning period, on Feb 5, 2024, infractions will be mailed to violators. Infractions from School Zone Camera Enforcement Systems are treated like parking tickets (RCW 46.63.170) and will cost the registered owner of the vehicle $145.
Enforcing the speed limits in school zones is still a top priority for Edmonds PD. In addition to the camera enforcement systems, Edmonds Police Officers will also continue to conduct speed enforcement in schools with and without camera systems.
Red Light Automated Traffic Safety Cameras
The City of Edmonds has launched additional automated camera enforcement systems to change driver behavior, curb reckless speeding at two high-risk locations, and make streets safer. The camera systems will become operational on March 28, 2025, and begin recording violations. For the first 30 days, violators will be issued warnings.
Red light camera equipment is installed in the following intersections:
• 220th Street SW and Highway 99
• 100th Avenue W and Edmonds Way/Highway 104
After a 30-day warning period, the program will issue citations for all red-light violations. Any vehicle captured failing to stop at a red light or turning right without coming to a complete stop will be mailed a citation for $145. Warnings will begin on March 28, while citations will commence on April 28.