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San Francisco Speed Camera Network Logs Over 31,000 Warnings in April, Full Activation Nears

With 21 of 33 cameras operational, SFMTA secures power approvals to complete rollout by early June, transitioning to fines in August.

An aerial view of Market Street in San Francisco. In 2024, the SFMTA voted to install 33 speed cameras at “high-risk” intersections. 
A speed safety camera is seen on a pole along Geary at 7th Avenue on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in San Francisco. This location yielded a moderate number of speeding warnings in April.
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Overview

  • San Francisco's speed camera pilot program recorded over 31,000 speeding warnings in April, averaging more than 1,000 per day.
  • Nearly half of April's warnings came from cameras on Fulton Street near Golden Gate Park, highlighting a high-risk corridor.
  • Currently, 21 of the 33 designated speed camera sites are operational, with all cameras expected to be live by June 6 following PG&E's preliminary power approvals.
  • A mandated 60-day warning period will follow full activation, with citations ranging from $50 to $500 based on speed violations starting in August.
  • All citation revenue is legally required to fund street safety improvements under San Francisco's Vision Zero initiative.