Bend Police prepare to implement Automated Traffic Enforcement 

The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will start issuing warnings at three red-light and speed camera locations beginning April 15. 

The 30-day warning period is the first step in the implementation of the Automated Traffic Enforcement program, which is designed to cut down on motor vehicle crashes and increase traffic safety for all road users in our community. 

The city contracted with Verra Mobility, which installed cameras in three locations chosen for their high number of crashes and community complaints: 

Those cameras will go live on April 15, and will begin capturing images and video of vehicles that do not stop for a red light (including a complete stop before a right turn) or that speed through the intersection. Until May 15, drivers who run red lights or speed through these intersections will receive warnings in the mail. Beginning May 15, citations will be issued. 

Signs to alert drivers to the automated traffic enforcement cameras are mounted near each intersection, as well as on major routes as drivers enter city limits. 

The most common complaints Bend Police hear from community members are concerns about speeding and other traffic safety issues. Automated traffic enforcement is designed to supplement our existing traffic enforcement capabilities and enforce existing laws.

To learn more about the Bend Police Department’s Automated Traffic Enforcement program, go to https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/police/traffic-parking/automated-traffic-enforcement-program/.

The Bend Police Department has hosted several public meetings to provide additional information about the program. An information session will take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 at Larkspur Community Center, 1500 SE Reed Market Road. A final information session will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Municipal Court, 555 NE 15th Street.