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Photo Enforcement

The City of Beaverton currently employs advanced digital photo-enforcement technology to curtail two of the most dangerous violations that occur in Beaverton. Disobeying a Traffic Control Device (ORS811.265) and Violating a Speed Limit (811.111) are both violations that have been identified as Primary Crash Contributing (PCC) behaviors. City staff took a very strong stance regarding these issues, and were instrumental in passing legislation authorizing the use of photo-enforcement in Oregon. The city currently partners with RedFlex Traffic Systems to monitor four intersections within the city for red light violations and to monitor surface streets for speeding violations.

Photo Red Light

Intersections that are currently equipped with functioning camera systems are:

All equipped intersections are fully signed indicating they are photo-enforced. The camera system draws its power from the red phase of the signal; it CAN NOT operate unless the red light phase is fully energized. Violations are captured ONLY IF a vehicle crosses the first line of the crosswalk entering the intersection AFTER the signal has turned full red. This only occurs after the signal has cycled through a FULL yellow phase as well. Violations are then screened by RedFlex personnel to ensure that they meet city standards. They are authorized for mail delivery ONLY AFTER they are reviewed and digitally signed by a BPD photo-enforcement officer.

The Bail for Running a Red Light is a Minimum of $336.00!

More information on Photo Red Light Enforcement Program

Photo Speed

Photo speed enforcement is accomplished utilizing a state-of-the-art digital technology photo-enforcement van. The current vehicle is a 2001 Chevrolet Astro van (the van is white, with gold highlights, and is plainly marked with graphics indicating its mission). The program utilizes photo-enforcement officers on a rotating schedule; deployments are scheduled and made based upon complaints, citizen/neighborhood requests, traffic flow/crash data, and officer input. When the van's equipment detects a passing vehicle traveling faster than the posted speed limit, the van will generate a photo-speed "incident." Images of the vehicle, driver and plate will be "captured;" these images will be later downloaded, screened by RedFlex personnel, and then mailed ONLY AFTER they are reviewed and authorized by the officer that captured the images.

While somewhat controversial, our photo-enforcement programs have helped reduce the incidence of these PCC (Primary Crash Contributing) behaviors, while at the same time freeing up our traffic officers to work other issues.