The first of three traffic cameras planned in Poulsbo to monitor for speeding and red-light violations, which may lead to tickets issued to drivers, is now operational on Viking Way, the city announced.
Automated cameras will eventually be on Viking Way near the trailhead into Fish Park, which is on the block north of Finn Hill Road and south of Highway 305, on Noll Road near Poulsbo Elementary School, and on Highway 305 at its intersection with Bond Road.
The Viking Way camera is now measuring speeds of approaching northbound traffic, and after recording a violation an infraction will be mailed to the address associated with the vehicle’s registration. For the first 30 days, until Oct. 22, a notice or reminder will be sent rather than a $145 ticket. Residents issued a ticket will be able to see the footage of the violation at www.violationinfo.com .
According to an earlier report by the Kitsap Sun , the locations for cameras were chosen by the city on the recommendation of the police department as places where enforcement is often heaviest or crashes have been often observed.