Oakland, Calif. — The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) released its second report for the pilot automated speed camera program, which launched January 14, 2026 and is designed to change driver behavior and slow traffic, ultimately reducing crashes and fatalities. The latest report found significant reductions in dangerous speeding on Oakland streets.
To test the efficacy of speed cameras, OakDOT conducted a before and after evaluation of vehicle speeds at camera locations in the summers of 2024, 2025 and 2026. Vehicle speeds were measured with pneumatic tube counts — an industry standard tool used to measure how fast vehicles are traveling.
Findings from that evaluation include:
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Compared to 2024 baseline data, 2026 tube counts show that drivers are slowing down at every speed camera location. The number of vehicles traveling 11 MPH or more over the speed limit dropped by an average of 70% across all 18 camera locations. That's about 20,000 fewer speeding vehicles every day.
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The speed camera location with the greatest decline in speeding was 7th St. between Adeline St. and Linden St. In 2024, 1,700 vehicles passing the speed camera location were traveling 11 MPH or more over the speed limit. In 2026, that figure dropped to 150. This represents a 90% reduction.
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Traffic speeds are decreasing at all speed camera locations, as measured by the 85th percentile speed, a key traffic engineering metric. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of vehicles are traveling at or below. Hegenberger Rd. saw the steepest decline. In 2024, 85% of vehicles were traveling at or below 57 MPH. In 2026, the 85th percentile speed dropped to 47 MPH.
"Speeding causes far too many preventable traffic fatalities in Oakland," said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. "Our speed camera pilot program slows drivers down and keeps our streets safer — and with sliding-scale fines and community service options, we're making sure safety goes hand in hand with equity."
The latest report also includes citation data based on six months of operation since the program launched: January 14 to July 15. The program started with a two-month warning period and began issuing citations after this period ended. Highlights include:
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For the first six months of operation, Oakland issued 526,000 violations consisting of 194,000 citations and 332,000 warnings.
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Comparing the first month of citations (March 15 to April 15), speed cameras issued an average of 3,800 violations per day. In the most recent month covered by this report (June 15 to July 15), speed cameras issued an average of 2,800 violations per day, a 26% decrease.
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51% of vehicles that received one citation did not get another citation. 70% of vehicles that received two citations did not reoffend.
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About 58% of citations were mailed to registered owners with an address outside of Oakland.
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The camera that issued the most violations is at 73rd Ave. between Fresno & Krause southbound with about 250 violations on average per day.
“The results are clear: dangerous speeding has declined at locations where speed cameras are installed, which are among the roads where Oakland sees the most severe and fatal crashes,” said Josh Rowan, Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation. “This is a major step forward for public safety. We’re encouraged by these results and will continue working to make Oakland’s streets safer for everyone.”
View the full report for more details about these findings. For more information on the program, visit oaklandca.gov/speedcameras.
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About the Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
OakDOT is responsible for envisioning, planning, building, operating and maintaining a transportation system for the City of Oakland and assures safe, equitable, and sustainable access and mobility for residents, businesses and visitors. OakDOT’s Strategic Plan guides the department’s work, and is structured around four pillars: Equity, Safety, Sound Infrastructure, and Responsible Governance.