Here's what SF will do with the millions of dollars it could generate with speed camera citations

San Francisco is set to activate all 56 high-speed safety cameras by early June, currently only 18 are operational. Mayor Daniel Lurie criticized the delays caused by PG&E, which have now been resolved, allowing the project to move forward. The SFMTA has issued over 30,000 warnings for speeding violations since the cameras were installed, particularly on Fulton Street, which received over 900 warnings daily. Viktoriya Wise, the streets director for SFMTA, stated that the goal is to change driving behavior rather than primarily focus on revenue generation. However, if the warnings lead to citations, the city could potentially earn around $1.

5 million monthly, amounting to $18 million annually. This revenue is critical as SFMTA faces a $320 million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All revenue from the cameras must be reinvested into safety improvements, as mandated by state law. The program emphasizes community safety while addressing budgetary challenges.