Phoenix speed cameras to send out citations starting March 25
Photo Safety Camera on Camelback Rd.
Submitted/Phoenix Street Transportation Department
March 25 marks the end of the 30-day warning period for speed violations caught on speed-monitoring cameras in Phoenix.
Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council approved the Photo Safety Program as part of the Vision Zero Road Action Plan in September 2022, according to the City of Phoenix.
The Photo Safety Program currently uses 17 cameras throughout the city, including Camelback Road from 24th to 32nd streets. The camera on Camelback will monitor westbound traffic for at least six months, said Senior Public Information Officer John Trierweiler.
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March 25 marks the end of the 30-day warning period for speed violations caught on speed-monitoring cameras in Phoenix.
Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council approved the Photo Safety Program as part of the Vision Zero Road Action Plan in September 2022, according to the City of Phoenix.
The Photo Safety Program currently uses 17 cameras throughout the city, including Camelback Road from 24th to 32nd streets. The camera on Camelback will monitor westbound traffic for at least six months, said Senior Public Information Officer John Trierweiler.
According to the city of Phoenix's official website, phoenix.gov, the photo devices “will be rotated to meet the city’s needs and will be placed in corridors that have high instances of speed-related crashes, known high-speeding areas, or within school zones.”
Violators will receive the citation by mail from the Phoenix Municipal Court. They will only receive warning notices until March 25.
“The Photo Safety Program is an important step forward in our commitment to reducing fatalities on Phoenix roads,” said Street Transportation Director Briiana Velez. “Photo safety cameras are just one resource towards safer roadways – I’m proud that we are implementing a program that strengthens our safety efforts and aligns with our Vision Zero Action Plan.”
According to RSAP’s 2024 annual report, crashes have declined since the city adopted the program with 844 fatal and serious injury crashes occurred on average from 2019 to 2023, which is a 13% decrease from the annual average for 2016-20.
Although the total number of fatal crashes from 2022 to 2023 declined, the overall fatal crash trendline has risen since 2015.
RSAP does not currently have a 2025 report available.
“Our goal is to reduce fatal collisions, and this technology is a proven tool to help achieve that.” said Phoenix Police Cmdr. Nicholas Diponzio. “Helping everyone who lives, works and visits Phoenix reach their destination safely.”
The Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee reviews quarterly updates and provides recommendations based on RSAP’s findings. Meetings are held every other month, with the next meeting being 5 p.m. April 15 at the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.
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