BOTHELL, Wash. — Speeding is one of the leading causes of crashes in work zones, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). You could get a ticket if you get a lead foot on the highway going through Bothell.
WSDOT says it has a work zone speed camera on eastbound State Route 522 near the Interstate 405 interchange.
We've got a new crew member working along EB SR 522 near the I-405 interchange in @CityofBothell ! 📷
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 29, 2025
Our Work Zone Speed Camera is out there, encouraging folks to slow down. Please follow the speed limit for your safety, and our crews.
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Earlier this year, WSDOT warned it would be using these cameras in certain construction zones to crack down on speeders.
This new safety tool involves a partnership between the Washington State Patrol (WSP), courts, the legislature, unions, and industry supporters.
The trailer-mounted cameras will rotate between construction, maintenance, and emergency projects where speeding is a problem, according to WSDOT.
Last week, WSDOT put one of these cameras on Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Signs will warn drivers when a camera is in a work zone. When possible, radar speed feedback signs will also show drivers how fast they’re moving.
The cameras calculate the average speed of a vehicle over 30 feet of movement.
There is no fine for the first work zone speed camera infraction, but it’s $248 for the second and every violation after that.
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