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Philadelphia Activates Route 13 Speed Cameras, Starts 60-Day Warning Phase

Officials frame the rollout as a safety push backed by results on Roosevelt Boulevard.

Overview

  • The new cameras on a stretch of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia went live Monday, issuing mailed warnings only.
  • Full ticketing begins June 12 with fines for driving 11 mph or more over the 25 mph limit, ranging from $100 to $150.
  • Ten locations along Frankford Avenue and nearby streets are active now, bringing the city’s total to 80 speed cameras.
  • Tickets are mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner with no license points, and owners can contest by showing they were not driving.
  • Officials cite Roosevelt Boulevard’s results — 95% less speeding and fewer severe crashes — as they plan more cameras for the rest of the 11.5-mile corridor in July.