Speed and Red Light Cameras: Washington

Speed Cameras

State Law

Permitted by state law

Where Permitted

School speed zones; in cities west of the Cascade Mountains, only one camera and upon state legislative approval

School speed zones, school walk routes, park zones, hospital zones, highway work zones, one camera per 10,000 residents in priority areas such as areas with higher rates or collisions or areas designated as problem racing zones.


Red Light Cameras

State Law

Permitted by state law and city ordinance

Where Permitted

Statewide; at intersections of two arterials

State
Washington
Issue
Speed and Red Light Cameras
Determinations
Speed Cameras: State Law

Permitted by state law

Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

School speed zones, school walk routes, park zones, hospital zones, highway work zones, one camera per 10,000 residents in priority areas such as areas with higher rates or collisions or areas designated as problem racing zones

Red Light Cameras: State Law

Permitted by state law and city ordinance

Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

Statewide; at intersections of two arterials