Bellevue to use cameras to capture speeders starting Monday


Starting Monday, speeders caught in Bellevue elementary school zones can expect a $124 fine.

For a month, speeders near Stevenson and Lake Hills elementary schools were given warnings. More than 1,000 were sent in September, according to a city spokesperson.

“Our goal is to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety near elementary schools, where so many children are present,” Bellevue Police Capt. John Manning said in a statement. “We urge drivers to become aware of their speed and slow down in school zones.”

The automated cameras capture vehicle images, a license plate and also an incident video. The cameras were installed as part of a pilot program approved by the Bellevue City Council. City officials said the areas near Stevenson and Lake Hills elementary schools had a history of speeders.

The Bellevue cameras are managed by American Traffic Solutions, the same company that manages the Seattle red-light cameras. Bellevue police say an officer will review each case before a ticket is issued, and Seattle police review camera cases here.

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Casey McNerthney