EVERETT — The city of Edmonds will launch its red-light camera program at two high-risk intersections on Friday.
The cameras are installed at the intersection of 220th Street Southwest and Highway 99, and the intersection of 100th Avenue West and Edmonds Way.
For the first 30 days, violators will be issued warnings. Starting April 28, the drivers will receive a $145 citation if their vehicle is captured not stopping or not coming to a complete stop before turning right at a red light.
In June 2024, Edmonds City Council approved the red-light camera program by a vote of 5-2. Between 2020 and 2022, the two intersections saw more than a dozen crashes. The city operates five automated speed cameras in four school zones.
Other cities in Snohomish County have implemented similar traffic safety measures. In 2022, Everett City Council agreed to install cameras at six busy intersections. Lynnwood has nine red-light cameras throughout the city.
Edmonds Police will continue to conduct speed enforcement throughout the city, Edmonds spokesperson Kelsey Foster wrote in a press release Tuesday.
“These cameras have been proven to be effective in reducing crashes and serious injuries,” Mayor Mike Rosen said in the release. “We want to stop this behavior in Edmonds before it becomes fatal and ensure our roads are safe for drivers and pedestrians.”
Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.
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