PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sherwood drivers will soon see speed cameras in more areas of the city.
A “photo enforcement program” dating back to 2010 will expand to school zones and residential areas starting on Monday, May 25, the Sherwood Police Department has announced.
Two new speed cameras to come online in Sherwood soon
“Our residents have consistently told us that speeding in neighborhoods and near school zones is one of their top safety concerns,” Police Chief Ty Hanlon said in a statement. “We hear from our community on a regular basis about their concerns of speeding and distracted driving. This is a proven tool that gives us coverage where we can’t always have an officer parked and the goal is simple: to slow drivers down and change driving behavior.”
SPD noted the expansion “builds on” a pre-existing program that has been in place at signalized intersections for 16 years. The city has contracted with transportation tech company Verra Mobility to install additional cameras that will photograph license plates and drivers, and later send the footage, according to the agency…