Oakland is taking a major step toward safer streets with the upcoming installation of speed cameras at 18 high-risk locations across the city. City officials revealed that by the end of 2025, a total of 35 cameras will be set up as part of a pilot program aimed at curbing dangerous driving and reducing traffic-related injuries and deaths.
The chosen locations are part of Oakland’s “high-injury network”—a small portion of city streets that sees the majority of serious and fatal crashes. By targeting these trouble spots, officials hope to make a real impact on public safety.
Once the cameras are in place, there will be a 60-day grace period during which drivers will receive warnings instead of tickets. After that, anyone caught driving more than 11 miles per hour over the speed limit will face fines ranging from $50 to $500.
The city is optimistic that this initiative will help lower Oakland’s average of over 33 traffic fatalities each year. Similar programs in other large cities have shown dramatic results, with some reporting up to a 94 percent drop in speeding.
This marks Oakland as the second city in California to launch such a program, following in the footsteps of San Francisco. The Department of Transportation will oversee the project, regularly sharing updates and data with the public on the city’s website.
For more details or to track the program’s progress, residents can visit oaklandca.gov.