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(NEWSROOMS: Video is available for download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e-89_s87ESLpoZy-AzJZXM309Ca1YRdg/view?usp=sharing. It includes roughly 1:30 of raw sound from Lt. Neil Charlton followed by roughly 2:00 of edited b-roll of these two intersections.)
Photo speed enforcement begins today, July 1st, 2020, at two intersections in Tigard:
• Pacific Highway (99W) and 72nd Avenue
• Pacific Highway (99W) and Hall Boulevard
This expands our existing photo enforcement program, which began earlier this year for red light violations. No additional cameras or equipment are needed to bring the speed enforcement component online.
The goal of the program is to improve safety, not only for drivers but also for pedestrians and cyclists. Previous traffic safety studies have shown these intersections to be among the most dangerous in Tigard in terms of volume of traffic, crashes and violations.
Potential violations will be reviewed by both a technician from the camera vendor company and a Tigard Police officer before citations will be issued. Under Oregon law (ORS 810.437), photo speed violations begin at 11 mph over the posted speed limit. Depending on how fast a driver is going, a ticket could cost anywhere from $165-440 and will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.
Where does the revenue go?
Under Oregon law (ORS 153.650), a combined $66 from every ticket must be paid to the county and state. Remaining revenue will then go back into the photo enforcement program, to pay for vendor contracts, camera equipment and maintenance and staff costs. If any revenue remains, the Tigard City Council has directed that it go to support a future police facility and be invested in traffic safety programs.
To learn more, please visit our Photo Traffic Enforcement webpage at https://www.tigard-or.gov/police/photo_traffic_enforcement.php and our FAQ page at https://www.tigard-or.gov/police/PTE_FAQs.php#speed.
For additional questions or comments about the program, please email AskTigardPolice@tigard-or.gov.
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