Tacoma Activates New Speed Cameras

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  The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, 2026“The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve traffic safety and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes through the City’s Vision Zero initiative.”
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  The cameras will be located on Norpoint Way NE (uphill direction)“The first cameras to become operational are located on: Norpoint Way NE (one camera monitoring the uphill direction) SR-509 / Marine View Drive (one camera monitoring the southbound direction)”
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  The cameras will be located on SR-509 / Marine View Drive (southbound direction)“SR-509 / Marine View Drive (one camera monitoring the southbound direction)”
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  The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras as part of its Vision Zero initiative“The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve traffic safety and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes through the City’s Vision Zero initiative.”
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  The Vision Zero initiative aims to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries“The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve traffic safety and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes through the City's Vision Zero initiative.”
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  During a one-month warning period starting September 14, drivers exceeding the speed limit will receive warning notices instead of citations“A one-month warning period will begin when the cameras are activated. During this time, drivers traveling above the posted speed limit will receive warning notices instead of citations.”
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  After the warning period, violations will result in $145 civil infractions“Following the warning period, violations captured by the cameras will result in $145 civil infractions.”
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  The City stated these locations were selected due to high speeding and serious crash rates“These corridors were selected because they have experienced high levels of speeding and/or serious crashes.”
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  City Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh emphasized that following speed limits is a simple way for drivers to improve safety““Our goal is to protect lives and make sure everyone who travels Tacoma’s roads can get where they’re going safely,” said District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh. “Following the speed limit is one of the simplest things drivers can do to make our streets safer. That’s especially important along this part of SR-509, where you have delivery vehicles, large commercial vehicles, fuel trucks, passenger cars, young drivers, and people who may be unfamiliar with”
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  City Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh emphasized that following speed limits is especially important on SR-509““Our goal is to protect lives and make sure everyone who travels Tacoma’s roads can get where they’re going safely,” said District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh. “Following the speed limit is one of the simplest things drivers can do to make our streets safer. That’s especially important along this part of SR-509, where you have delivery vehicles, large commercial vehicles, fuel trucks, passenger cars, young drivers, and people who may be unfamiliar with ”
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  SR-509 has various vehicle types and unfamiliar drivers“Along this part of SR-509, where you have delivery vehicles, large commercial vehicles, fuel trucks, passenger cars, young drivers, and people who may be unfamiliar with”