Oakland installed new automated speed cameras. Drivers’ behavior changed dramatically

Even though drivers still speed on city streets, cameras installed to reduce dangerous driving in Oakland have worked, according to a city report released Thursday.

The number of motorists going at least 11 mph over the speed limit fell by 70% at 18 locations since automated speed enforcement cameras went up, Transportation Department Director Josh Rowan said in an interview.

“In these first six months, we’re seeing that this is a high return-on-investment for safety on our streets,” Rowan said…

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