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San Francisco Speed Cameras Catch Over 1,000 Violations Daily as Full Rollout Nears

With 21 of 33 cameras now operational, the city’s pilot program continues issuing warnings ahead of fines slated to begin this 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 cameras recorded more than 1,000 daily violations in late May, with warnings issued for speeds 11–15 mph over limits.
  • Nearly half of April’s 32,000 warnings came from the Fulton Street location, highlighting it as a significant speeding hotspot.
  • Currently, 21 of 33 cameras are fully operational, with the remaining installations expected to go live by early June following permitting delays involving PG&E and the Public Utilities Commission.
  • A 60-day grace period will follow the final camera activation, after which fines ranging from $50 to $500 will be enforced, with revenue reinvested in street safety initiatives.
  • The program is part of San Francisco’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and includes equity measures like reduced fines for low-income drivers.