Speeding Tickets Frequently Asked Questions
What if I was not the one driving?
The rules are the registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for the speeding ticket. If the car was rented out on a car‑share platform like Turo or other platform learn more on the rental car section of the Protest a Speeding Ticket webpage for requirements and instructions.
How long do I have to pay the speeding ticket?
You have 30 days from the "Issued Date" found on your speeding ticket.
Will this speeding ticket affect my driving record or add points to my license or driving record?
This is a civil penalty. It will not add points to your license or driving record.
What if my car was stolen?
There is a process for when the car was stolen. Please visit the stolen car section of the Protest a Speeding Ticket webpage for information and instructions.
What if my car was sold?
There is a process for when the car was sold. Please visit the recently sold car section of the Protest a Speeding Ticket webpage for information and instructions.
I wasn’t driving the vehicle. Why am I responsible? What can I do to transfer liability?
Under Assembly Bill 645, the authorizing legislation for speed cameras in California, the registered owner is responsible for the warning or citation. There is no process to transfer liability, unless the vehicle was sold, rented, or stolen. Supporting documentation is required to protest a citation for any of those three cases.
I need a copy of my warning/violation(s).
Email speedcameras@oaklandca.gov with your license plate number and state and we will send you a copy of your violation(s).
For general questions about speed cameras, please visit the Speed Safety Cameras FAQ.
Have other questions or comments? Contact speedcameras@oaklandca.gov.