Red Light and Speed Cameras Coming to Bend Intersections

Automated traffic enforcement program launches April 15 with fines up to $440 for violations

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:58pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a red traffic light camera housing against a pitch-black background, capturing the stark, gritty details of the device with dramatic lighting.A new network of red light and speed cameras in Bend aims to curb dangerous driving, but raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.Bend Today

The Bend Police Department is launching an automated traffic enforcement program on April 15, installing red light and speed cameras at three high-incident intersections in the city. Drivers caught running red lights or speeding will face fines ranging from $169 to $440, though the first month will only result in warnings.

Why it matters

The new camera system aims to improve traffic safety in Bend by deterring dangerous driving behaviors like red light running and excessive speeding. However, the program has also raised concerns from privacy advocates about increased government surveillance.

The details

The intersections targeted for the new cameras are NE 27th and Neff Road, SE Reed Market at Third Street, and SE Powers at Third Street. Bend PD selected these locations due to high numbers of collisions and other traffic issues. The cameras will capture 12-second videos of violations, with images sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. Drivers can contest tickets by proving they were not the one driving at the time.

  • The automated traffic enforcement program launches on April 15, 2026.
  • During the first month, citations will only be warnings, with fines starting on May 15, 2026.

The players

Bend Police Department

The local law enforcement agency implementing the new automated traffic enforcement program in Bend.

Verra Mobility

The Arizona-based company operating the camera system and processing violations for the Bend PD.

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What they’re saying

“Heads up to heavy-footed drivers and privacy advocates, alike: Red light and speed cameras are just around the corner in several parts of Bend.”

— Peter Madsen, Author

“The intersections include NE 27th and Neff Road, SE Reed Market at Third Street and SE Powers at Third Street.”

— Sheila Miller, Bend PD Communications Manager

What’s next

The city of Bend is hosting public information sessions about the new automated traffic enforcement program on April 9 and April 13.

The takeaway

The new camera system in Bend aims to improve traffic safety, but it has also raised concerns about increased government surveillance and privacy. Drivers will need to be extra cautious to avoid steep fines for red light running and speeding violations.