Politics & Government
Plan To Install Cameras That Automatically Cite Speeding San Francisco Drivers Heads To Final Vote
"I really feel people need to be more aware of the fact that they need to keep their speed down," resident Piryanka Marwaha said.
April 17, 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved a controversial plan to install cameras that would automatically send tickets to speeding drivers, and it's probably not surprising that not everyone agrees with it.
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The idea is to put 33 automated cameras around San Francisco in places that are determined to be of either high risk, or chronic violation. The most speed-violated road in the City is Harrison between 4th and 5th streets. Data shows that 27.4% — nearly one out of every four cars — is traveling at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
The limit on the five-lane, one-way street is 25 mph because of a school located in the middle of the block. Piryanka Marwaha, who lives on the street, felt it is a prime location for a speed camera.
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