Salem is expanding its speed camera program to include two high-volume intersections starting Monday.
Salem Police officials said the changes are being made due to safety.
With 14 traffic fatalities so far in 2024, Salem has already surpassed the number of deaths in all of 2023 and is on track for a record-breaking year.
“Our digital red light and speed enforcement programs are important tools to change driver behavior and make our streets safer,” said Salem Police Deputy Chief Treven Upkes of the Field Operations Division. “Preventing collisions and other consequences due to speed is essential to keep Salem streets safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.”
Four intersections currently have red light and speed enforcement cameras:
- Silverton at Fisher Road NE
- Center Street at Hawthorne Avenue NE
- Commercial Street at Madrona Avenue SE
- Commercial Street at Kuebler Boulevard SE
The technology to detect speed violations was implemented over time, starting at Silverton Road in 2019. Three more locations were added to the system in 2020.