Frequently Asked Questions

The cameras are here to reduce speeding and crashes, especially in places where children and families are walking.

Speeding is one of the main causes of crashes. In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 12,330 people died and more than 326,000 were hurt in crashes where speeding was a factor.

Speed also makes a big difference for people walking. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that someone hit by a car going 20 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to die than someone hit at 30 mph.

Mukilteo and the Police Department work with NovoaGlobal to use cameras in school and park zones. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) reports that these cameras can cut crashes by more than 50%. Communities that use them also see safer roads around schools.

This program is allowed by Washington law (RCW 46.63.220) and Mukilteo municipal code chapter 10.06.

The cameras are placed where people are most at risk, like school zones and parks.

The City studied traffic complaints, crash reports, and speed surveys before deciding on each location. These areas were chosen to protect people who walk and bike, especially children near schools.

The City has prioritized school zones and parks to protect people walking and biking. 

• School Zone Speed Enforcement - 7700 Block Mukilteo Speedway at Olympic View Middle School (Northbound) 
• School Zone Speed Enforcement - 2500 Block of Mukilteo Speedway at Olympic View Middle School (Southbound) 
• Speed Enforcement - 300 Block Mukilteo Speedway at Rosehill Community Park (Southbound)
• Speed Enforcement - 9000 Block Mukilteo Speedway at 92nd St Park (Northbound) 

Each year the City must publish a report, as required by Washington law.

The report shows for each camera:

●    how many crashes happened, and

●    how many tickets (called Notices of Infraction) were issued.

Reports do not include names, faces, or personal details. Only the zip code and basics of the incident (speed, time, and place) are listed.

The City works with a company called NovoaGlobal, Inc. They provide the cameras and handle the computer system that captures possible violations.

●    Every potential violation is then reviewed by a Mukilteo Police Officer. If the officer confirms it is a valid violation, the officer issues the ticket.

●    The cameras only capture and process the images, the decision to issue a ticket is made by local law enforcement.

The law only allows the cameras to take pictures of the car and the license plate at the time of the violation.

●    The cameras do not take pictures of the driver or passengers.

●    The City also makes sure the camera flash does not distract drivers.

●    All photos and videos are for law enforcement use only.

●    By law, these images cannot be released to the public or the media.

These protections are required under Washington law (RCW46.63.220).

No, the cameras only record violations that occur during enforcement hours. 

●    School zone cameras: Only when the flashing beacons are on.

●    Park zone cameras: 0600-2200