Mayor Daniel Lurie recently announced that San Francisco’s automated speed camera enforcement program began issuing citations on August 5, 2025, at 33 intersections across the city.
The groundbreaking program makes San Francisco the first city in California to implement this life-saving technology, reducing speeding and preventing auto collisions.
The city tested the cameras with a warning period starting in March, and the results exceeded expectations. Data from the warning period showed that drivers slowed down before any fines were issued, indicating that the program is achieving its goal of shifting behavior.
“Speed cameras are proven to help keep people safe on the streets, and we are already seeing positive results from the warning period: Cameras are issuing fewer notices, and drivers are going at safer speeds,” said Mayor Lurie. “As our kids go back to school and more people continue to go into the office, we’re using this new technology to make our streets safer for our kids, our seniors, and our entire community.”
Since the program launched in March, more than 70% of vehicles that received a warning have not received a second one, suggesting driver behavior is changing. Furthermore, across all camera locations, the average daily number of speeding events dropped by over 30% between week one and week seven of camera activation.
High-volume corridors saw the biggest changes. Fulton Street experienced a 63% decrease in speeding events over 13 weeks between Arguello Boulevard and Second Avenue. Geneva Avenue saw a 45% decrease over eight weeks, and Bayshore Boulevard recorded a 40% decrease over seven weeks.
The cameras are strategically positioned near eight schools, 12 parks, 11 senior and disability service sites, and 12 busy neighborhood commercial corridors. SFMTA used a data-driven approach to identify streets where speeding poses the greatest risk to children, seniors, and pedestrians.
“By using technology to change driving behavior, we’re not only slowing cars, but saving lives—especially as children head back to school,” said Viktoriya Wise, SFMTA Director of Streets. “Speed cameras are a part of our commitment to creating streets that prioritize safety, accessibility, and community well-being for everyone.”
Violation fees range from $50 to $500, depending on the severity of the speeding violation, with reduced fines for low-income individuals who qualify. All revenue collected through the speed cameras will be used directly to create safer streets, with the goal of decreasing speeding.
The city installed additional visual cues at high-volume locations, including pavement markings, larger speed limit signs, and highly visible warnings to remind drivers to stay within the posted speed limit.
Speeding is the number one cause of serious injuries and fatalities on city streets. VerraMobility, the city’s contracted vendor, reports that San Francisco has the highest volume of speeding compared to any other metropolitan city in their portfolio.
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