High-Tech Speed Traps Online In Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- As nearly 17,000 students started school in Bellevue Monday, new high-tech speed traps went online.

Drivers will see the new cameras and warning signs as they approach Lake Hills and Stevenson elementary schools.

The sign surrounded with flashing lights gives drivers about 150 feet to slow down to the 20 mph school zone speed.

For the first 30 days, drivers who violate the speed zone during school start and release hours will get a warning. After the transition period, drivers caught on camera will be fined with a $124 ticket.

The Bellevue City Council's web site emphasizes that the council will be reviewing the cameras' performance every six months.

The City Council approved the pilot program early last April.


From KIRO Online

Celebrating the 4th: Local Firework Shows

Like last year, many cities are banning fireworks within city limits. But this doesn't mean you can't enjoy the displays! See the full list of local fireworks shows and displays.


City: Bellevue - www.bellevuedowntown.org/events
Event: Symetra Family Fourth
Place: Bellevue Downtown Park
Date: July 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to late evening Radio simulcast on 94.1 KMPS & 106.1 Kiss FM
City: Burien - www.swkcc.org
Event: 4th of July Family Days (No Fireworks)
Place: Downtown Burien S.W. 153rd Street
Date: July 4th
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City: Des Moines - www.desmoineswa.gov/index.html
Event: Fireworks Over Des Moines
Place: Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Ave S.
Date: July 4th
Time: 10:00 p.m.

City: Kent - www.kentarts.com
Event: 4th of July Splash, Fireworks Display
Place: Lake Meridian Park
Date: July 4th
Time: noon - late evening fireworks at dusk

City: Kirkland - www.celebratekirkland.org
Event: 4th of July Celebration
Place: Marina Park
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 p.m.

City: Lacey - www.capdevco.com
Event: 43rd Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular
Place: South Sound Center
Date: July 3rd
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. fireworks at 10:15p.m.

City: Lynnwood - www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks
Event: Star Spangled Celebration
Place: Lynnwood High School Athletic Complex
Date: July 4th Time: 6 - 10:15 p.m.

City: Renton - www.ci.renton.wa.us
Event: Fabulous Fourth of July
Place: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Date: July 4th
Time: Events mid morning to 9:30 p.m. fireworks 10:00 p.m.

City: Seattle - www.familyfourth.org
Event: Family 4th at Lake Union
Place: Gas Works Park
Date: July 4th
Time: Noon through late evening (televised KING 5, simulcast on, JACK 96.5 FM, or KZOK 102.5 FM)