Traffic Safety Photo Enforcement Program

Photo Enforcement Program Expands
With Mobile Speed Safety Cameras

The City of Sherwood and the Sherwood Police Department are working to improve community safety by expanding the photo enforcement program to include residential areas and school zones beginning May 25th, 2026. The expansion builds on the city’s existing photo enforcement program, which has operated at signalized intersections since 2010. This decision follows extensive review by the Sherwood Police Advisory Board and Sherwood City Council work sessions, both of which recommended implementation. The goal is to reduce traffic collision, prevent injuries, and slow down drivers.

Law enforcement will verify the violation image before a citation is issued to the vehicle’s owner or driver. If you have received a Photo Enforcement Citation, refer to the Instruction Page located in the citation packet. It explains your available options and provides information to access a 12-second video of the violation online.

“Our residents have consistently told us that speeding in neighborhoods and near school zones is one of their top safety concerns. Speed limits in our residential areas and school zones exist for a reason – they reflect the reality that these are places where people walk, kids cross streets, and the margin for error is small. If you drive the posted speed limit, you will never receive a photo enforcement citation in Sherwood. This program is funded by speeding violators, not by taxes. The community controls the outcome; the less speeding occurs, the less revenue the program generates. Zero violations would mean zero revenue, and we’d consider that a successful outcome.” – Chief Hanlon

Verra Mobility & Data Security:

The City of Sherwood contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in speed safety technology, to administer this safety program. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates, vehicle operator, and send them through secure video. Verra Mobility’s automated enforcement cameras are not surveillance cameras. They are proprietary cameras programmed to execute specific requirements like red light and speed violations. Verra Mobility does not own or share the data that is collected from the cameras.

The data is owned by the City of Sherwood and is utilized within the specific scope of traffic enforcement. All data is permanently destroyed after 60 days if an event is found not to be a violation, and after 5 years if it is. The program expansion will operate under the same legal framework that has guided Sherwood’s intersection cameras for the last fifteen years.

Current Camera Locations:

Red Light & Speed Enforcement (already in place)

Intersection of SW Pacific Highway / SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd & SW Roy Rogers Rd – 11MPH+
Intersection of SW Pacific Highway / SW Sunset Blvd & SW Elwert Rd – 11MPH+

Mobile Speed Cameras (Launched May 25, 2026)

SW Oregon St / SW Lower Roy St – 11MPH+

How the Expansion Works:

• Photo enforcement units will operate in residential areas and school zones throughout the city.
• The photo enforcement units will be clearly visible and remain in one location for a minimum of 30 days.
• When the units are moved to a new location, this information will be transparently posted on social media and on this page of the city’s website, each time they are moved.
• Each enforcement location will be marked with a “Traffic Laws Photo Enforced” sign 100 to 400 yards in advance, along with a real-time speed display board.
• A one-time 30-day warning-only period will be in effect from May 25^th – June 22^nd, 2026.

How the Cameras Work:

• A red-light violation occurs when a vehicle crosses the line of demarcation AFTER the traffic light as turned red. It is not a violation if the vehicle has already passed the line of demarcation prior to the signal turning red. When a vehicle drives over these detection devices after the light as turned red, the system’s computer signals the cameras to record the potential violation.
• Similarly, the cameras are configured to detect a vehicle driving 11mph or more over the posted speed limit. The City is considering lowering the speed limit threshold of the Mobile Speed Camera Units during school hours in school zones. If that is implemented, we will provide additional communication and outreach prior to any changes taking effect.  
• A trained reviewer evaluates the captured images for accuracy and quality.
• A sworn police officer reviews and signs every citation.
• Citations will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 10 business days; recipients have 30 days to respond.

For Businesses:

A Certificate of Non-Libility Form is included in the citation packet. This form can be completed and returned to the Sherwood Police Department to have the citation transferred to the driver. Please Note: Citations issued to businesses, if paid, result in no consequence to either the company or the driver.

After the 30-day warning period, citations will be issued for all speeding violations, even if the mobile photo enforcement units move locations. The presumptive fine amount for each violation type is set by Oregon Law (ORS 811.111). A photo enforcement citation carries the same fine as a citation issued by a police officer in person and is processed through the Sherwood Municipal Court. Under ORS 811.235, speeding violations in school zones carry enhanced fines. The fine amounts for each violation are:

• Class C Speed Violation (11MPH – 20MPH): $165
• Class B Speed Violation (21MPH – 30MPH): $265
• Class A Speed Violation (31MPH +): $440

School Zone Enhanced Citations:

• Class D Speed Violation (1MPH – 10MPH): $225
• Class C Violation (11MPH – 20MPH): $325
• Class B Violation (21MPH – 30MPH): $525
• Class A Violation (31MPH +): $875

Where does the revenue go?

Under ORS 153.650, $66 of every citation goes to the State of Oregon and Washington County. The remainder supports the photo enforcement program’s operating costs – equipment, vendor services, citation processing, and staff time. Any revenue beyond program costs is directed to traffic safety initiatives within the City of Sherwood. The program will be evaluated every two years per ORS 810.434(3)(b), with results presented to the Oregon Legislative Assembly.

What if the registered owner was not driving at the time of the citation?

The owner should read and submit a completed Affidavit of Non-Liability found on the back of the citation at a minimum of five days before the court date indicated on the citation. The registered owner may submit the full name, address, and driver’s license information for the person responsible for the violation. Return the completed Affidavit of Non-Liability to the Photo Enforcement Program address provided on the citation. The Sherwood Police Department will review the submitted information and a citation will be reissued to the driver identified in the affidavit. If the car is reported as being stolen at the time of the violation, the owner must submit a copy of the filed police report with a signed Affidavit of Non-Liability. If the car was sold prior to the time of the violation, the owner must submit information on the subsequent owner of the motor vehicle with a signed Affidavit of Non-Liability.

How can I view the video and images from my Notice of Violation?

The recorded images and video will be submitted as evidence in any administrative hearing for this violation. You may review your images online at www.ViolationInfo.com. You will need your notice # and a PIN # shown on the front of the Citation.

How do I handle my citation?

Visit our Municipal Court Section on our website. You can click here to be redirected to a drop down menu on how to handle your citation.

Who do I speak with to answer questions regarding my citation?
Call the Sherwood Municipal Court at 503-625-4225, Monday through Friday between 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm (PST), excluding holidays.