SF’s 33 New Speed Cameras Now Issuing Fines
San Francisco’s new speed cameras started issuing real tickets on August 5, 2025 with the goal of trying to make city streets safer (and generating revenue for the city)
The Speed Safety Camera Program is the first of its kind in California, with 33 cameras now fully operational across the city. These cameras had been issuing warnings since March, and already drivers were slowing down; speeding dropped over 30% citywide during that period.
How It Works
- Cameras are placed near schools, parks, senior centers, and busy corridors where speeding is a known problem.
- Tickets are issued if drivers exceed the speed limit by 11 mph or more.
- Fines range from $50 to $500, depending on how fast the driver was going.
- First-time violators (11–15 mph over) receive a forgiven citation: a final warning without a fine.
- Low-income drivers may qualify for reduced fines or payment plans.
All revenue from tickets will be reinvested into street safety improvements such as traffic calming and safer crossings.
It’s Already Making an Impact
During the warning period:
- Over 350,000 warnings were sent.
- 70% of drivers who received a warning haven’t sped again.
- Some high-speed corridors saw speeding drop by as much as 63%.
- Half of all warnings went to San Francisco residents.
Where the Cameras Are
Cameras are active near:
- 8 schools
- 12 parks
- 11 senior/disability service sites
- 12 neighborhood commercial corridors
High-volume streets like Fulton, Geneva, and Bayshore have seen the biggest reductions in speeding.
Find the map of the speed camera locations
More Info
- Pay tickets: SFMTA.com/SpeedingTicket
- Full program details and camera locations: SFMTA.com/SpeedCameras
Read more on Funcheap: Here’s Where All 33 of SF’s Speed Cameras Will Be – 1/29/2025
