San Francisco Launches California's First Speed Camera Program

The city activates 33 cameras in high-risk areas to curb traffic fatalities, beginning with a 60-day warning period.

San Francisco's speed camera program, authorized by California Assembly Bill 645, officially begins its five-year pilot phase on March 20, 2025.
A total of 33 cameras have been installed in high-injury streets and school zones, with 12 cameras already operational.
Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more will face fines ranging from $50 to $500, with reduced penalties for low-income offenders.
During the program's initial 60-day grace period, violators will only receive warnings instead of fines.
The initiative aims to address San Francisco's rising traffic fatalities, which hit a decade-high of 42 deaths in 2024, and could expand to other California cities later this year.