Speed Safety Cameras Pilot Program | City of Oakland, CA
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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 been issuing warnings as of January 14, 2026 and will begin issuing speeding tickets on March 15, 2026.
Camera Locations
Martin Luther King Junior Way from 42nd to 43rd St
Claremont Avenue from Hillegass to College Ave
Foothill Boulevard from Irving St to 24thAve
Foothill Boulevard from 19th to 20th Ave
7th Street from Adeline to Linden St
West Grand Avenue from Chestnut to Linden St
Broadway from 26th to 27th St
San Pablo Avenue from Athens Ave to Sycamore St
7th Street from Broadway to Franklin St
MacArthur Boulevard from Green Acre Rd to Enos Ave
Fruitvale Avenue from Galindo to Logan St
International Boulevard from 40th to 41st Ave
Hegenberger Road from Spencer to Hawley St
73rd Avenue from Fresno St to Krause Ave
Bancroft Avenue from 86th to Auseon Ave
98th Avenue from Blake Dr to Gould St
98th Avenue from Cherry to Birch St
Bancroft Avenue from 61st to 62nd Ave
Speeding Ticket Amounts
Speeding ticket amounts are set by the state law, AB 645. Oakland will begin issuing speeding tickets in March 2026.
Low-Income Discounted Rates
Public Benefits Discounted Rates
11-15 MPH over posted speed limit
16-25 MPH over posted speed limit
26+ MPH over posted speed limit
Any vehicle traveling 100 MPH or more
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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