Citations mailed to drivers will include photos and a link to video footage for the recipient to review.

The citation amount for red-light violations is $265, the base fine set by the State of Oregon. If the recipient wants to contest a violation, they may contact Tigard Municipal Court for options.

When photo enforcement equipment identifies a speeding violation, which must be at least 11 mph over the posted speed limit per Oregon law, the presumptive fines range from $165 (Class C violation) to $440 (class A violation) as set by Oregon Revised Statute 811.111.

A portion of program revenue is remitted to the state and county and then the remainder goes to the city. Under Oregon law, (ORS 153.650), cities must pay back a portion of all traffic fine payments to the State of Oregon and appropriate county. Combined, this is $66 per ticket. After that, the remaining revenue goes back into the program, paying for vendor contracts, equipment, maintenance, and additional staffing costs. If any revenue remains after paying for program costs, it will be dedicated to support the debt service on a new police facility, as per Tigard City Council. After this set-aside, any final remaining funds would be invested in traffic safety programs.

The City began researching Photo Traffic Enforcement (PTE) in 2010. The decision to implement the technology in Tigard was based upon the following factors:

• Statistics indicated a concerning number of traffic crashes at certain intersections along SW Pacific Highway/(99W).
• Studies revealed that many drivers were running red lights and speeding through these signaled intersections. These driving behaviors have a direct correlation to traffic crashes.
• The majority of Tigard residents who responded to a 2017 poll supported the use of photo traffic enforcement.
• Tigard Police are challenged by the configuration of these selected intersections and have limited resources available to enforce traffic violations there.

The following timeline indicates the depth of review and consideration regarding the feasibility and implementation of the program:

• July 2020: Speed photo enforcement was added at these intersections along Pacific Highway (99W): SW 72nd Avenue and Hall Blvd. 
• March 2020: Red light photo enforcement cameras went live at the intersections of Pacific Highway (99W) and SW 72nd, Hall Blvd. & Durham Rd.
• September 25, 2018: City Council voted to award Photo Enforcement Systems and Related Services Contract.
• September 18, 2018: City Council reviewed the implementation plan to begin using photo enforcement technology.
• August 2018 – The RFP process identified Conduent as the top vendor.
• July 2018 - A full Request for Proposal (RFP) process was initiated.
• February 2018 – The Police Department worked toward selecting a vendor for program implementation; a second traffic survey is completed which confirmed site selection.
• May 2017 – Police staff reported to Council, recommending implementation.
• April 2017 – Police provided the results of the citizen survey to City Council along with a request to move forward with photo traffic enforcement.
• February 2017 – Tigard community survey results were released – 62% of respondents approved of photo traffic enforcement.
• January 2017 - A photo red light question was included as part of a larger community survey.
• August 2016 - The traffic survey and staff report were submitted to Council for consideration. Council directed staff to determine the public's level of support.
• November 2015 - The PD worked with a photo red light vendor to complete a study at four locations along Pacific Highway.
• June 2015 - Council directed the Police Department (PD) to conduct a traffic study on the feasibility of implementing a photo red light program.
• August 2010 – At the direction of City Council, the Police Department presented an informational briefing for photo red light enforcement.