Bus lanes, bus lanes, bus lanes … avoid those bus lanes. In three Seattle corridors there will be a price to pay if one elects to enter the bus lane because there is now a new camera-enforcement program and it just may spread citywide.
The cameras went live earlier this month and are located on southbound Aurora Avenue at Galer Street, at Olive Way crossing Fifth Avenue, and on Third Avenue near Stewart Street. There will be a warning notice for the first violation, and a $75 fine for each additional violation. It is expected that over the next several weeks more bus lane cameras will be going up. Other cameras will penalize drivers who “block the box” by occupying an intersection on red where Battery Street crosses Fourth Avenue, where Fourth Avenue meets South Jackson Street, and along Westlake Avenue North through the wide Valley and Roy streets junction.
Where is the revenue associated with these camera offenses slotted to go? Half will go into state walk-bike safety projects, and half is budgeted by SDOT for accessible signals that make noise or vibrate, aiding blind pedestrians. The city of Seattle is always looking for ways to increase revenue streams. Bus lane violators will now be lining the City coffers with the old mighty green back.
SQ Attorneys helps those cited for infractions and crimes in Western Washington. If you or a loved one is arrested, cited, booked and/or charged for a in Western Washington you should immediately contact a Criminal lawyer. A criminal attorney is not going to judge you, and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Criminal Lawyer to help you can – at a minimum – reduce penalties, and can help direct you on how to best deal with your charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So it should go without saying that if you are arrested, cited, booked or charged for a misdemeanor or felony you should hire a qualified Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Criminal Lawyer – like the attorneys at SQ Attorneys – (206) 441-0900.
