Those New SF Speed Cameras Are Catching 1,000 Speeders Every Day, Most on Fulton Street

San Francisco's new speed-monitoring cameras caught an average of 1,000 speeding drivers daily during their first month of operation. A striking 44% of warnings were issued to drivers on Fulton Street, particularly between Arguello Street and 40th Avenue. The cameras photograph vehicles exceeding the speed limit by more than 11 miles per hour, with fines set to commence two months after the last camera is installed. SFMTA Director Viktoriya Wise expects the final camera to be operational by early June, initiating a 60-day warning period before fines are issued. Data reveals that Tuesdays see the highest number of speeding violations, especially between 7 am and 8 am on weekdays.

Alarmingly, a significant number of violators exceed the speed limit by more than 15 miles per hour, which is concerning given that most San Francisco streets have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. The fines will range from $50 to $500, depending on how much over the limit drivers exceed. These measures aim to enhance road safety in the city as speeding becomes increasingly problematic.