San Francisco to Issue Speeding Tickets Based on Income

A new speeding ticket program is launching in San Francisco that will issue fines based on the income level of the driver.

Signed into law by Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom in October 2023, the Speed Safety System Pilot Program authorizes California cities to issue tickets via speed cameras. The program also makes lower-income drivers eligible to have their speeding fines sharply reduced.

According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), fines for speeding violations range from $50 to $500, but those with a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible to receive a 50% discount. Indigent or homeless individuals are eligible for an 80% discount on a speeding ticket.

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