San Jose to use cameras in 2027 to catch speeders and reduce crashes

San Jose officials announced plans to deploy 33 speed-reading cameras across the city beginning December 14, 2026, to address speeding and improve traffic safety, according to San Jose Inside.

Motorists driving at least 11 miles per hour above posted speed limits will first receive warning notices. Starting two months later, speeding drivers caught on camera will face citations ranging from $50 to $500.

The five-year program, funded by a state grant, aims to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities. City leaders emphasized that speeding is the leading cause of fatal crashes in San Jose, with over 5,300 crashes caused by speeding from 2021 to 2025, resulting in 265 severe injuries and 41 deaths.

Mayor Matt Mahan highlighted the importance of holding speeding drivers accountable to prevent loss of life. City Manager Jennifer Maguire and Vice Mayor Pam Foley also expressed support for the cameras as part of the city’s commitment to community safety and the Vision Zero goal of zero fatalities and severe injuries.

San Jose joins more than 350 communities across 26 states and Washington D.C. that use speed cameras to enforce traffic laws and enhance safety, city officials said.