Speed Cameras Snap into Place on Broad Street, Cracking Down on Excessive Speeds
A new era of traffic enforcement has dawned on Philadelphia's notorious Broad Street, as the city starts issuing tickets to drivers who blow past the 25 mph speed limit. The automated cameras, which were first installed in September, are now live and sending notices to motorists who fail to slow down.
Under the new system, drivers caught speeding can expect a bill in the mail – ranging from $100 to $150 depending on how much they overdid it. Those who cruise past the limit at 11-19 mph above will face a fine of $100, while those who speed by at 20-29 mph over will be slapped with a $125 fee, and drivers who exceed the limit by 30 mph or more will be hit with a steeper $150 penalty.
The city's motivations for implementing this crackdown are clear: to reduce car accidents on Route 611 – which includes Broad Street and Old York Road. The numbers are stark: between 2020 and 2024, there were 206 fatal or serious injury crashes on the route alone.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was quick to praise the new system when it launched last September, saying "Broad Street is one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, and we're taking steps to make it safer... Speed cameras save lives." And while the jury's still out on whether these cameras will truly drive down accidents, the data from Roosevelt Boulevard – where a similar enforcement program has been in place since 2020 – suggests that they're at least worth a try.
Since their installation, fatal and serious injury crashes have dropped by 21% – and speeding tickets have plummeted by an impressive 93%. The city's hoping to replicate this success with the new cameras on Broad Street.
A new era of traffic enforcement has dawned on Philadelphia's notorious Broad Street, as the city starts issuing tickets to drivers who blow past the 25 mph speed limit. The automated cameras, which were first installed in September, are now live and sending notices to motorists who fail to slow down.
Under the new system, drivers caught speeding can expect a bill in the mail – ranging from $100 to $150 depending on how much they overdid it. Those who cruise past the limit at 11-19 mph above will face a fine of $100, while those who speed by at 20-29 mph over will be slapped with a $125 fee, and drivers who exceed the limit by 30 mph or more will be hit with a steeper $150 penalty.
The city's motivations for implementing this crackdown are clear: to reduce car accidents on Route 611 – which includes Broad Street and Old York Road. The numbers are stark: between 2020 and 2024, there were 206 fatal or serious injury crashes on the route alone.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was quick to praise the new system when it launched last September, saying "Broad Street is one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, and we're taking steps to make it safer... Speed cameras save lives." And while the jury's still out on whether these cameras will truly drive down accidents, the data from Roosevelt Boulevard – where a similar enforcement program has been in place since 2020 – suggests that they're at least worth a try.
Since their installation, fatal and serious injury crashes have dropped by 21% – and speeding tickets have plummeted by an impressive 93%. The city's hoping to replicate this success with the new cameras on Broad Street.
I'm not sure if automated cameras are the way to go... I mean, they're just another thing to deal with when you're already stressed out about driving. But at the same time, it's hard to argue with the numbers - 21% fewer crashes is definitely a positive trend! 
And $100-$150 for speeding? It's not like it's going to break the bank, but I guess that's what happens when you're doing something wrong... 
And what about people who genuinely can't afford the fine? That's a whole other can of worms... 
and I'm still buzzing from it! I was literally running down a trail (not recommended btw) and I saw the most gorgeous sunset 
over the treetops... anyway, did you know that the state park has a new nature center that just opened up? It's got all these interactive exhibits on local wildlife and conservation efforts. And the best part? They're giving away free guided tours this weekend 
! Has anyone else checked it out?
i'm all for those speed cameras!!! 
it's about time philly takes a stand against reckless drivers. like, we've seen those numbers dropping already in roosevelt boulevard and it's giving me LIFE 
21% less crashes is some serious progress. and $100-$150 fines aren't too bad considering the lives at stake. broad street better watch out, that camera's got their backs 
206 in 4 years is crazy! 
And the fact that speeding tickets have dropped so much since the cameras went up on Roosevelt Boulevard is a huge win. I'm all for making our roads safer, especially with all the cars flying around this city 
and the fact that the fine gets steeper if you're like 20-30 mph over the limit is just... ugh. 
! so basically if you're driving down that road and you're like "whooo, i'm feeling extra speedy" and you go 25+ mph over the limit, you're gonna get a nasty fine. like, we're talkin' $100 to $150 range here 
. and trust me, it's not just about the benjamins - the city is serious about makin' that road safer 
. according to the stats, fatal and serious injury crashes have dropped by 21% since they started implementin' those cameras on roosevelt boulevard 
. so fingers crossed this new crack down will do the trick too!
. It's crazy how much of an impact they've had in that other area already... 21% fewer crashes is no joke! 
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Maybe some of these drivers just need a gentle reminder that speed limits are in place for our own safety... 
. I've seen the numbers, 21% drop in crashes and speeding tickets plummet by 93%. That's gotta be worth trying, right? And I love how Mayor Parker is all about making Broad Street safer – it's not just about raking in fines, it's about lives 
They're just as much a hazard as anyone driving too fast.
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. We need to be more mindful of ourselves and each other on the road. So, yeah, I'm all for these speed cameras – they're not just about handing out fines, they're about keeping us safe 
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. But $125 for speeding by 20 mph over or $150 for going 30+ mph above just seems excessive to me... what's the threshold for this? Like, where exactly is "too fast" 
but if the cameras can bring even a tiny bit of safety to that road, i say yes please 
i'm all for taking steps to make our roads safer 
but hey, at least we'll know who's speedin' & gettin' fines outta thin air 
. Are we just gonna add more stress to already frazzled drivers' lives? 
And what about those who can't afford the fine? Will they be getting help or is it just another bill to pay 
. Love that they're trying to make Broad Street safer though! 
The stats from Roosevelt Boulevard are pretty promising - 21% drop in fatal & serious injury crashes and speeding tickets have dropped by 93%! 
maybe these speed cams r the answer to all our traffic problems 
. The city is doing a good job of tracking the data and seeing how effective these cameras are going to be. And let's be real, lives are worth more than $100