April 30, 2025

WSDOT launches speed camera trial, no fines for drivers yet

Steve Smith

WSDOT launches speed camera trial, no fines for drivers yet

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) kicked off a new speed camera pilot program on April 10, 2025.

The big picture: Cameras are tracking speed and license plates on I-90 near Liberty Lake and on I-5 in Skagit County, but there won’t be fines issued for now.

Registered owners of speeding vehicles get mailed notices with their speed. No impact on driving records, and no reports to insurance.
The program is part of a $1 million project to make roads safer and reduce collisions.

What they're saying: WSDOT says this effort is to "change driver behavior" and save lives.

What's next: The pilot runs until June 2025. Afterward, WSDOT will review the results and report to the state Legislature.

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