Speed Safety Cameras Pilot Program

Project Overview

Speed safety cameras are a proven, life-saving tool to reduce injuries and fatalities on city streets. Oakland is one of six cities in California participating in a five-year pilot program to install and operate speed cameras under Assembly Bill 645. Cameras have begun issuing warnings as of January 14, 2026 and will begin issuing speeding tickets in mid-March 2026.

Camera Locations

Camera ID	Street Segment	Posted Speed Limit
1	Martin Luther King Junior Way from 42nd to 43rd St	30 MPH
2	Claremont Avenue from Hillegass to College Ave	30 MPH
3	Foothill Boulevard from Irving St to 24thAve	25 MPH
4	Foothill Boulevard from 19th to 20th Ave	30 MPH
5	7th Street from Adeline to Linden St	30 MPH
6	West Grand Avenue from Chestnut to Linden St	30 MPH
7	Broadway from 26th to 27th St	20 MPH
8	San Pablo Avenue from Athens Ave to Sycamore St	25 MPH
9	7th Street from Broadway to Franklin St	20 MPH
10	MacArthur Boulevard from Green Acre Rd to Enos Ave	30 MPH
11	Fruitvale Avenue from Galindo to Logan St	25 MPH
12	International Boulevard from 40th to 41st Ave	25 MPH
13	Hegenberger Road from Spencer to Hawley St	40 MPH
14	73rd Avenue from Fresno St to Krause Ave	30MPH
15	Bancroft Avenue from 86th to Auseon Ave	35 MPH
16	98th Avenue from Blake Dr to Gould St	30 MPH
17	98th Avenue from Cherry to Birch St	30 MPH
18	Bancroft Avenue from 61st to 62nd Ave	30 MPH

Speeding Ticket Amounts

Speeding ticket amounts are set by the state law, AB 645. Oakland will begin issuing speeding tickets in March 2026.

Speed	Amount	Low-Income Discounted Rates	Public Benefits Discounted Rates
11-15 MPH over posted speed limit	$50	$25	$10
16-25 MPH over posted speed limit	$100	$50	$20
26+ MPH over posted speed limit	$200	$100	$40
Any vehicle traveling 100 MPH or more	$500	$250	$100

Privacy and Equity Provisions

Camera photographs (no video) capture only the rear of the license plate, not the windshield or face of driver. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software.

Footage may only be retained for five days if no violation is issued, 60 days if a violation is issued.

Footage must be collected by the Department of Transportation and may not be shared or used for any other purpose.

Small fines that start at 11 mph over the speed limit ($50) and offer a 50-80% fine reduction if unable to pay (vs. hundreds for traditional speeding tickets)

Citations are non-moving violations, meaning no points on a driver's license or impacts to insurance.

Removing interactions between police and the community at traffic stops that have the potential to escalate.

Opportunities for community service in lieu of fines.

Community involvement in drafting a "Use Policy & Equity Analysis" that includes criteria to select locations.

Have questions or comments? See the FAQ page.
For additional questions, please contact speedcameras@oaklandca.gov.

This project is funded in part by Measure BB and Vehicle Registration Funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

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