"Automated speed cameras began issuing $0 citations as warnings to speeding drivers in 18 locations across Oakland on Wednesday, city officials said. The cameras are located along high-injury corridors, the 6% of Oakland streets that account for 60% of severe and fatal collisions. City officials said every week, two Oaklanders are killed or seriously injured in a traffic collision and that these crashes disproportionately impact people of color, seniors, children and people with disabilities."
"San Francisco, the first city to implement the pilot, has reported dramatic reductions in speeding drivers at 33 automated speed camera locations since the cameras first went online last March, according to an initial evaluation by the SFMTA. That study of 15 camera locations in the city showed an average 72% reduction in speeding vehicles 6 months after the cameras were first installed."
"Oakland contracted Verra Mobility, an Arizona-based smart transportation company, to administer the program. AB 645 sets in place several privacy protections, including that the camera footage may be retained only for five days if no violation is issued, or 60 days if a violation is issued, and that the Oakland Department of Transportation will collect it and may not be shared or used for any other purpose."
Automated speed cameras began issuing $0 warning citations to speeding drivers in 18 Oakland locations along high-injury corridors. High-injury corridors constitute 6% of Oakland streets but account for 60% of severe and fatal collisions. Every week two Oaklanders are killed or seriously injured in traffic collisions, with disproportionate impact on people of color, seniors, children, and people with disabilities. San Francisco's pilot showed large reductions in speeding, including an average 72% reduction at 15 locations six months after installation. Oakland contracted Verra Mobility to administer the program. AB 645 imposes retention limits and privacy protections; notifications will be mailed within two weeks. Citation amounts vary by speed.
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