Got a Speed Camera Ticket in California?
AB 645 speed camera citations are civil penalties, not moving violations. No DMV points. You contest with the city first, through its free initial review, which you can ask for by phone, in writing, online or in person (Vehicle Code 22427(a)). TicketClear prepares a written request from your answers.
Speed camera status by city
Each row is what the city’s official page said on the date in the last column. By law, each program starts with 60 days of warning notices only, with no fines (Vehicle Code 22425(f)(2)(A); for Malibu, 22435). Your notice controls: it gives its own dates and says how to ask for a review.
| City | Status | Warning notices from | Citations from | Cameras | TicketClear | Official page | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | Issuing citations | March 20, 2025 | August 5, 2025 | 33 locations (SFMTA) | Review request available | SFMTA Speed Safety Cameras | |
| Oakland | Issuing citations | January 14, 2026 | March 15, 2026 | 18 locations (City of Oakland) | Review request available | City of Oakland Speed Safety Cameras Pilot Program | |
| San Jose | Starting soon, with warnings first | Scheduled: December 14, 2026 | Not announced (after 60 days of warnings) | 33 locations (City of San José) | Not offered yet | City of San Jose Speed Safety Cameras Pilot Program | |
| Glendale | No start date posted | Scheduled: January 2027 | Scheduled: March 2027 | 9 sites (City of Glendale) | Not offered yet | City of Glendale Speed Safety Program | |
| Los Angeles | Warning period | October 26, 2026 | Not announced (after 60 days of warnings) | 125 planned (LADOT) | Not offered yet | LADOT Speed Safety System | |
| Long Beach | Warning period | October 7, 2026 | Scheduled: December 7, 2026 | Up to 18 (City of Long Beach) | Not offered yet | City of Long Beach Speed Safety System | |
| Malibu | Check the city’s official page | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Up to 5 on PCH (state law limit, VC 22435(b)) | Not offered yet | City of Malibu Pacific Coast Highway Safety |
Change log
- : Re-read the LADOT, City of San José and City of Glendale pages. Los Angeles is in its warning period (first cameras October 26, 2026). San Jose warnings begin December 14, 2026. Glendale schedules warnings for January 2027 and violation notices from March 2027.
- : Table added. Re-read the LADOT, City of Long Beach, SFMTA and City of Malibu pages. The San Jose, Glendale and Oakland pages could not be loaded, so the San Jose and Glendale rows point to the city’s page; Oakland’s dates are from the October 9 check.
- : Los Angeles: read LADOT’s program page and its 15 council district camera lists (125 planned systems; the first activate October 26, 2026, with warnings first).
- : Read the San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Glendale and Long Beach program pages.
Key facts about AB 645
Speed camera tickets are completely different from regular tickets
No DMV points
AB 645 citations do not add DMV points (Vehicle Code 22426(a)).
City review first
You contest with the city’s initial review and hearing. Only a final appeal goes to superior court.
No license suspension
An AB 645 citation cannot lead to a license suspension or revocation (Vehicle Code 22426(a)).
Pilot cities
Contest a speed camera ticket in your city
Each city runs its own AB 645 program with slightly different procedures. Select your city to learn about camera locations, fine amounts, and how to submit your administrative review.
San Francisco
San Francisco County
Oakland
Alameda County
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Glendale
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Not sure what kind of notice you have? Read camera ticket or court ticket: how to tell. Red light camera notices work differently; see which California cities have taken an SB 720 civil red light camera step, or California red light camera tickets.
The process
How TicketClear prepares speed camera review requests
Step 1
Upload your notice
Snap a photo of your speed camera citation. We identify the city program and extract the citation details automatically.
Step 2
Answer a few questions
We ask about your vehicle, the circumstances, and whether you were driving. Plain English — no legal knowledge needed.
Step 3
We prepare your review request
TicketClear generates your initial review request. You download and submit it directly to the city agency — not a court.
Why TicketClear
Built specifically for California camera citations
Most document preparation services only handle officer-issued tickets filed through the courts. AB 645 speed camera citations use an entirely different process — an administrative review submitted to the issuing city agency. TicketClear is built for this: it prepares the administrative review request in each city's format.
If the vehicle was rented, leased or stolen, the affidavit of nonliability that comes with your notice handles that, not the review request. For everything else, you select the grounds that apply, such as calibration records or signage, and your request includes them.
Related resources
County pages and recent coverage
Top camera counties
FAQ
Common questions about speed camera tickets
What is an AB 645 speed camera ticket?
AB 645 (the Speed Safety System Pilot Program, Vehicle Code 22425-22431) authorizes automated speed cameras in six California cities until January 1, 2032. Notices are mailed to the registered vehicle owner and are civil penalties of $50 to $500 based on speed. They do not add DMV points or lead to a license suspension (VC 22426(a)).
Which cities have speed cameras under AB 645?
AB 645 designates six cities: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Glendale, Los Angeles, and Long Beach (VC 22425(a)(2)). Each city administers its own program; as of November 1, 2026, San Francisco and Oakland are issuing citations, Long Beach and Los Angeles are in their warning periods, San Jose starts warnings on December 14, 2026, and Glendale schedules warnings for January 2027. The status table on this page gives each city’s dates and official source. Malibu was added separately under SB 1297 (Chapter 631, Statutes of 2024, effective January 1, 2025) for up to five speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. AB 289 separately lets Caltrans use up to 35 cameras in state highway work zones, ticketing only when workers are present, under a law in effect since January 1, 2026; we have not confirmed any deployment.
How do I contest an AB 645 speed camera ticket?
You start with the issuing city, not a court: request a free initial review within 30 calendar days of the notice’s mailing date (VC 22427(a)). If it is denied, you can request an administrative hearing within 21 days, and after that appeal to the superior court within 30 days (VC 22428). TicketClear prepares the written initial review request from your answers.
Do speed camera tickets affect my insurance?
AB 645 citations are civil penalties that do not add DMV points (VC 22426(a)), so they do not add a point to your driving record the way a speeding conviction does. The law does not address insurance directly; check your policy terms.
What if I was not driving when the photo was taken?
AB 645 cameras photograph the rear license plate, and the notice is issued to the registered owner (Vehicle Code 22426). The law does not list someone else driving as a reason the owner is not liable. The affidavit of nonliability that comes with the notice covers a vehicle rented or leased from a rental company or through a personal vehicle sharing program (with the agreement) and a stolen vehicle (with the police report), returned within 30 days of the mailing date. A vehicle sold and reported to the DMV before the violation is handled separately; follow the notice.
How long do I have to respond to a speed camera notice?
You have 30 calendar days from the notice’s mailing date to request an initial review (VC 22427(a)). After a denial, you have 21 calendar days to request an administrative hearing. Respond before the deadline printed on your notice.
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