Warning Period
Washington State Law Requires that municipalities, prior to issuing a notice of infraction via an automated school-zone traffic safety camera, issue warning notices to drivers for a period of time before implementing a camera system. This is meant to provide fair and ample notice to motorists that new cameras have been installed and that the area will be subject to automated enforcement. Orting's automated ticketing is set to begin operation in early 2026. Prior to doing so, a warning period of 30 days will be in place before actual infractions are issued.
Warning notices will be clearly marked "THIS IS A WARNING NOTICE NO FINE IS DUE" in red to indicate that no payment is due.
If a dollar amount appears in the "Amount Due" field near the top of the notice, the warning period has ended, and you will be required to respond to the notice.
An example warning notice can be found at the following link:
Example School Zone Speed Violation Notice of Warning