An automated camera system focused on speeding drivers \u2014 which issued 140,000 warnings in five weeks \u2014 started sending out real tickets on Sunday, Oakland officials say.<\/p>\n
The camera system detects vehicles traveling 11 mph or more above the posted speed limit, captures the license plate and mails a citation to the registered owner.<\/p>\n
City officials say the system is aimed at changing driver behavior and slowing traffic, ultimately reducing crashes and fatalities.<\/p>\n
\u201cStreet safety is public safety,\u201d Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said in a statement. \u201cWith this program, we are strengthening our commitment in keeping everyone safe whether you walk, bike, take public transit or drive in Oakland.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a five-week period, the system sent 140,000 warnings to 74,000 unique license plate holders. About 64% got one warning. Holders of 26,000 plates received two or more warnings.<\/p>\n
A camera monitoring southbound traffic at 73rd between Fresno and Krause averaged 320 warnings a day, officials said.<\/p>\n
The northbound camera at Broadway between 27th and 28th streets averaged 296 warnings a day; the southbound camera there averaged 243.<\/p>\n
Cameras are installed at 18 locations that account for the most severe and fatal collisions in Oakland. The system photographs only the rear-facing license plate, not the windshield or face of driver. Facial recognition software is prohibited.<\/p>\n
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