Work zone speed camera fines in WA rise to $125 on July 1

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 563

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Drivers caught on camera speeding through highway work zones in Washington will face $125 penalties starting this week, after the state issued tens of thousands of warnings in the past year.

Until now, drivers got away without a fine the first time the new speed cameras recorded them zooming through a work zone. This resulted in over 85,000 infractions issued statewide since April 2025, with over 77,000 going to first-time violators, according to the …

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