Overview

• August marked the start of fines after a 60-day warning period, with SFMTA data showing more than 600 citations per day beginning Aug. 5.
• A San Francisco Chronicle analysis estimates the August penalties would exceed $1.2 million if all tickets are paid, with income-based reductions available.
• One hotspot camera on Bryant Street between Second and Third generated 4,087 citations, far outpacing the next highest site near the Highway 101 off-ramp on Bayshore Boulevard.
• SFMTA says speeding fell sharply at studied locations, citing a 72% average decrease at 15 sites compared with summer 2024 and lower average speeds across corridors.
• About half of cited drivers were 16–20 mph over the limit, first-time 11–15 mph violators receive warnings under state law, and a brief early technical error that misclassified some warnings was corrected without charging drivers.