Last summer San Francisco started issuing automated speed-camera fines to drivers going 11 mph above the limit. Now Oakland has gone live with its own speed cameras, although tickets with fines are still a couple of months out. From an Oakland DOT release:
The cameras aim to change driver behavior and slow traffic — ultimately reducing crashes and fatalities, making Oakland streets safer for all road users.
The cameras can be found at 18 locations throughout the City. They can detect when a vehicle is traveling 11 MPH or more above the posted speed limit. When a vehicle is speeding, the camera captures the license plate and a warning is mailed to the registered owner…