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SFMTA says speed safety camera pilot goes live March 20; public asks for clearer signage and rules
Summary
SFMTA Director said the city'wide speed safety camera pilot will begin the week of March 20 with an initial 60'day warning period; board and staff emphasized the program is intended for prevention and education while public commenters urged prominent signage and clarity on footage access and enforcement rules.
San Francisco's transportation director told the agency board on March 20 that a citywide speed safety camera pilot will begin the week of March 20, with an initial warning period of about 60 days before citations are issued.
Director Kirschbaum framed the cameras as a safety tool rather than a revenue source: "This week is a major milestone. Starting on March 20, the first cameras are gonna go live," she said, adding that the program aims to change driver behavior and reduce serious injury and fatalities.
Staff said there will be about 33 pilot locations, and that the cameras will largely issue warnings…
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