How to Contest a Speed Camera Ticket in San Francisco

San Francisco participates in California's AB 645 speed camera pilot program. Learn about your options and contest your ticket from home.

Contest Your San Francisco Speed Camera Ticket

San Francisco's Speed Camera Program

San Francisco is one of the first cities in California to deploy automated speed cameras under AB 645, the Speed Safety System Pilot Program. Cameras are placed in designated school zones, residential areas, and high-injury corridors identified by the city’s Vision Zero initiative. The program aims to reduce speed-related collisions without requiring a police officer to be present at the time of the violation.

Fine Amounts

Fines under the AB 645 program are structured on a tiered scale based on how far over the speed limit you were traveling. First-time violations for speeds 11–15 mph over the limit may start around $50, while higher speeds carry progressively larger fines. Repeat violations within an 18-month period result in increased penalties. Unlike traditional traffic tickets, AB 645 camera citations do not carry DMV points and do not appear on your driving record.

Speed Over LimitFine
11–15 mph over$50
16–25 mph over$100–$200 (scaled)
26+ mph over$200–$500 (scaled)

Administrative Review Process

When you receive a speed camera notice, you have the right to request an administrative review with the issuing agency. This is not a court process — it is handled directly by the city’s transportation authority. You can submit a written objection explaining why the citation should be dismissed. Common grounds include proving you were not the driver, challenging the camera’s accuracy, or demonstrating that signage was inadequate.

How TicketClear Helps

TicketClear generates a personalized Request for Administrative Review tailored to San Francisco’s speed camera program. Our system guides you through the relevant factors — whether you were the driver, camera image quality, signage visibility, and calibration records — and produces a formatted document ready to submit to the issuing agency. If you were not the driver, we also generate an Affidavit of Nonliability.

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