Back-to-school season is a busy time for educators, students, and their families. When school is back in session, there are some obvious signs of the start of the year, like increased traffic around school zones during school hours.
Unfortunately, an increase in dangerous speeds around schools and the kids who attend them has prompted some Western Washington school districts, the cities they reside in, and the vigilant police who patrol them to take proactive action.
This year, nine cities across Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties are partnering with their local school districts to set up these cameras.
Cities participating in this back to school safety measures are:
- Auburn
- Bothell
- Everett
- Seattle
- Kirkland
- Edmonds
- Federal Way
- Edgewood
- Bellevue
Each city places these cameras within a school zone at a location of its choosing. The purpose is clear: to deter speeding during school hours. Violators caught speeding can expect a ticket, a strong deterrent that could cost them a few hundred dollars.