Speed Camera Ticket in San Francisco? Here Is What to Do.
How the speed camera program works in San Francisco
San Francisco operates 33 automated speed cameras in school zones and safety corridors under California's AB 645 pilot program. The program has been fully active since August 2025. Cameras are operated by Verra Mobility on behalf of SFMTA.
When a camera records your vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit, Verra Mobility mails a Notice of Violation to the registered owner. The notice is a civil penalty issued on behalf of SFMTA, not a criminal charge and not a standard traffic citation. It does not go through the court system. You respond through SFMTA's administrative review process, either online at sfmta.com/speedsafety or by mail.
See also: Verra Mobility notice in San Francisco — detailed guide | San Francisco County traffic court | AB 645 speed camera program overview
Fine amounts
| Speed over posted limit | Fine |
|---|---|
| 11 to 15 mph | $50 (warning for first offense, $50 for repeat) |
| 16 to 25 mph | $100 |
| 26 mph or more | $200 |
| 100 mph or more | $500 |
No DMV points. No mandatory insurance report. Civil penalty only.
Your 30-day deadline
You have 30 days from the mailing date printed on the notice to request an Initial Administrative Review. Missing this deadline generally waives your right to contest the citation. If the initial review is denied, you then have 21 days to request a Formal Administrative Hearing.
Your options
- Pay the fine — resolves the citation, treated as admission of liability.
- Request an Initial Administrative Review — submit a written response to the issuing agency within 30 days. TicketClear prepares this document.
- Request a Formal Administrative Hearing — if the initial review is denied, you have 21 days to escalate. TicketClear prepares this declaration.
- Non-Liability Affidavit — if you were not the driver, submit an affidavit identifying the actual driver or certifying you do not know who was driving.
- Income-based fine reduction — drivers below 250% of the federal poverty level qualify for 50% to 80% fine reduction. Documentation required.
How TicketClear helps
TicketClear is a document preparation service. Our technology prepares your Initial Administrative Review response and, if needed, your Administrative Hearing declaration. You answer questions about your citation and what happened. We generate a properly formatted written response. You review, sign, and submit it.
Filed — $49.99
Document download. You submit it yourself.
Handled — $99.99
We mail your documents to the issuing agency via certified mail.
Frequently asked questions
Does this add points to my license?
No. AB 645 citations are civil penalties, not Vehicle Code infractions. No DMV points are assessed and no mandatory report is sent to your insurer.
Will my insurance go up?
Because no DMV points are assessed, there is no standard mechanism for your insurer to learn about the citation from a driving record check. Your policy terms govern what you are required to report directly.
Someone else was driving my car. What do I do?
Submit a Non-Liability Affidavit identifying the actual driver or stating that you cannot identify who was driving. TicketClear prepares this document.
What is the deadline to respond?
30 days from the mailing date on the notice for an Initial Administrative Review. If the review is denied, 21 days to request a Formal Administrative Hearing.
Does TicketClear represent me at the hearing?
No. TicketClear prepares documents only. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or representation.
Your ticket has a deadline. Start now, free.
Most California citations expire in 60 days. Check yours in 2 minutes. No payment required to see if you qualify.
Check my deadline, it's freeTakes 2 minutes. No payment required to check.