Official:Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of an Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” to reduce fines for automated speed enforcement violations based on the amount by which a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Young
Introduced: September 17, 2026
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: In Committee, step 2 of 4
This bill reduces fines for speeding tickets issued by automated speed enforcement cameras in Philadelphia. Fines will decrease based on how much a driver exceeds the speed limit.
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This bill will hold drivers accountable for speeding in Philadelphia by reducing fines that are disproportionately high for small excesses over the speed limit, making it a more equitable and effective traffic enforcement measure. The new fine schedule will provide a clear and predictable deterrent for drivers who speed, while also reflecting the severity of their infraction. The change will benefit all Philadelphians, especially pedestrians and cyclists who are most vulnerable to speeding vehicles, by reducing the financial burden of excessive speeding fines and promoting safer road conditions.
This bill reduces fines for speeding violations in Philadelphia, but it also sets a precedent that lower fines can be justified based on the severity of the infraction. By reducing fines, the city is in effect deciding that certain speeding violations are less serious than previously considered, which could undermine the deterrent effect of automated speed enforcement.
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