Traffic Cameras FAQs

No, Photo Enforcement Cameras in the City of Lynnwood are a separate system authorized by the Lynnwood City Council and operated by the Lynnwood Police Department with support from the Lynnwood Municipal Court. 

Information about the Photo Enforcement Program and Cameras can be found at Chapter 11.18 Automated Traffic Safety Cameras on codepublishing.com

Red Light Camera Locations:

• 36th / 196th
• 44th / Alderwood Mall Blvd
• 44th / 196th
• 184th / Alderwood Mall Pkwy
• 196th / Alderwood Mall Pkwy
• Maple Road / Alderwood Mall Pkwy
• 196th / Hwy 99
• 44th / 200th
• Hwy 99 / 200th

School Zone Enforcement Locations:

• 18200-18800 BLK 44th Ave West
• 5200-6600 BLK 168th ST SW

Per RCW 46.63.170 cities using automated traffic safety cameras must post an annual report of the number of traffic accidents that occurred at each location where an automated traffic safety camera is located, as well as the number of notices of infractions issued for each camera on the City's website. That data can be found on the Lynnwood Police Department's Reports & Statistics webpage.

If you have received a photo enforcement infraction, please visit the Municipal Court's Infractions, Parking Tickets & Photo Enforcement webpage.

Yes, according to Lynnwood Ordinance 2485 (from 2004), traffic video camera images at specific locations may be recorded when authorized city traffic operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel are conducting a study of traffic signal or other traffic operations. Traffic O&M officials are nearly always collecting video for one or more locations.

Possibly. There is no guarantee for any of the following conditions that would result in recorded video for location, day, and time of your incident:

• Camera and DVR (digital video recorder) present and functioning properly.
• Officials conducting a study of traffic signal or other traffic operations.
• Camera lens positioned to capture your incident. 

Video data is generally overwritten within two weeks, depending on number of intersections being studied. 

Yes. An authoritative review of applicable Data Retention Requirements has been conducted- All applicable requirements are met for allowing video to be overwritten (destroyed) when it is no longer needed for city business. We conduct review of data retention requirements when a change is published. 

Yes, you can submit a Public Records Request at Public Records Requests.

Be sure to include exact location, date, time, direction of travel, and description of vehicle(s) involved.

Before submitting a request for traffic video, you can check to ensure that that the incident occurred within Lynnwood City Limits. Use the Do I Live In Lynnwood Map.

Intent of this service is to provide live images of traffic congestion and road conditions to travelers. No other functionality is planned for this public service. Several seconds is sufficient but if you need to see more, exit then restart the stream or open a video stream from another camera until you know current traffic and pavement conditions. 

Text in upper left of video frame is location by abbreviated names for intersecting streets followed by the date in format YYYY-MM-DD and time in 24-hour format.

Time displayed is accurately synchronized to streaming video image, which can be live (0 seconds of latency) or delayed. Latency of around 2 minutes is normal but depends on bandwidth performance between all components from camera at intersection through the Internet and finally into receiving device. 

Yes. However, unless there is a confirmed public emergency, according to local law, traffic cameras cannot be moved from primary view of the public roadway and other features that can be seen by a person at the location where camera is installed. If cameras are used to help with emergency response, their feed to public access will be temporarily disabled to protect identity and privacy. 

To prevent misuse:

• Only a few officials at City of Lynnwood are authorized to change position of camera lenses. These officials are authorized by the Lynnwood Public Works Director.
• Camera controls are password protected or only accessed within a secure area.
• Live still images and video streams are provided to the public. Anyone at any time including nearby property owners can confirm that cameras are being used appropriately.