Overview

• At 12:01 a.m. on August 5, the SFMTA started issuing civil citations for drivers caught at least 11 mph over the limit after a 60-day warning period across 33 automated cameras
• Fines range from $50 for 11–15 mph over to $500 for speeds above 100 mph, with each citation subject to human review and options for reduced fees or community service for low-income drivers
• Warning data showed a 31 percent drop in daily speeding notices over six weeks and 70 percent of warned drivers did not reoffend during the pilot period
• Authorized under AB 645 in October 2023, the five-year pilot places cameras on the High Injury Network corridors that account for over two-thirds of severe traffic injuries and fatalities
• Citation revenue will first cover program costs, then fund local traffic calming measures, with any surplus directed to California’s Active Transportation Program