Speed Cameras Take Aim at Broad Street Speed Demons, Issuing Fines for Excessive Velocity.
As the 60-day grace period comes to an end, drivers who dare to speed down Philadelphia's iconic Broad Street will now face the music – and a hefty fine. The city's automated cameras have been in place since September, doling out warnings to speeding motorists until today, when violators can expect to receive a ticket in the mail.
For those who exceeded the 25 mph speed limit, the consequences are simple: if you're caught going between 11-19 miles over the limit, you'll be handed a $100 fine; 20-29 mph over, and you'll pay a $125 fee; and a whopping $150 for speeding by 30 mph or more. These fines are in place to curb reckless driving on Broad Street, where officials hope to reduce the number of car accidents that have plagued Route 611.
According to city officials, this is part of a larger effort to make the notorious corridor safer – one that has seen 206 fatal and serious injury crashes between 2020 and 2024. Mayor Cherelle Parker initially touted the speed cameras as a lifesaving measure in September, saying "Broad Street is one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads... Speed cameras save lives."
The camera system marks an expansion of enforcement efforts on nearby Roosevelt Boulevard, where fatal accidents have plummeted by 21% since cameras were installed in 2020. Ticketing numbers for speeding infractions have also dropped by a whopping 93%.
As the city takes aim at speeding drivers, residents are left to wonder: will these measures finally bring an end to Broad Street's notorious reputation as one of Philadelphia's most hazardous thoroughfares?
As the 60-day grace period comes to an end, drivers who dare to speed down Philadelphia's iconic Broad Street will now face the music – and a hefty fine. The city's automated cameras have been in place since September, doling out warnings to speeding motorists until today, when violators can expect to receive a ticket in the mail.
For those who exceeded the 25 mph speed limit, the consequences are simple: if you're caught going between 11-19 miles over the limit, you'll be handed a $100 fine; 20-29 mph over, and you'll pay a $125 fee; and a whopping $150 for speeding by 30 mph or more. These fines are in place to curb reckless driving on Broad Street, where officials hope to reduce the number of car accidents that have plagued Route 611.
According to city officials, this is part of a larger effort to make the notorious corridor safer – one that has seen 206 fatal and serious injury crashes between 2020 and 2024. Mayor Cherelle Parker initially touted the speed cameras as a lifesaving measure in September, saying "Broad Street is one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads... Speed cameras save lives."
The camera system marks an expansion of enforcement efforts on nearby Roosevelt Boulevard, where fatal accidents have plummeted by 21% since cameras were installed in 2020. Ticketing numbers for speeding infractions have also dropped by a whopping 93%.
As the city takes aim at speeding drivers, residents are left to wonder: will these measures finally bring an end to Broad Street's notorious reputation as one of Philadelphia's most hazardous thoroughfares?
. 25 mph is pretty standard in many cities around the world, so I'm not sure why it's even necessary to fine people for going just a bit over that limit 
. But at the same time, I can see the point of trying to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents 
. The numbers do show that the cameras are making a difference in nearby Roosevelt Boulevard 
. Still, I worry that these measures might be seen as an overreach by some or create more problems than they solve 
. What's your take on it? Should cities prioritize speed limits or other safety measures?
. So, yeah, I'm all for anything that'll make it safer.
. And hey, if it saves lives or reduces injuries, then I'm all for it 
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And have you seen how expensive those tickets are? $150?! That's just crazy talk! 
I'm more worried about them causing a false sense of security and making drivers even dumber behind the wheel. And what about all the other factors that contribute to reckless driving, like potholes or construction zones? Those cameras aren't going to magically fix those issues... they're just going to kick 'em down the road 
i saw people swerving all over the road, almost got into a fender bender myself 
it's about time someone took action against these reckless drivers 
100 bucks might seem like a lot, but trust me, it's not worth risking your life 
those fines need to be stiffer, imo 
that's huge progress! 
now all they need is for drivers to start following the speed limit 
maybe we can even see a decrease in fatalities 
I'm telling you, this is just another way for the city to make cash off our mistakes. It's not like they're actually trying to help us drivers out – nope, it's all about raking in those fine dollars 
. I'm keeping an eye on this, though – I think there's more to this story than meets the eye 
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just started cracking down on Broad St 
206 fatal accidents in 5 yrs 
hope it helps make Broad St safer 
but we'll just have to wait & see 
25mph limit 
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. Plus, the stats on Roosevelt Boulevard are pretty impressive - 21% fewer fatal accidents? That's a game-changer! So, I'm hopeful that these cameras will finally start to make Broad Street safer for everyone 
Also, Roosevelt Blvd saw a 21% decrease in fatal accidents after cameras were installed in 2020 
Anyway, fingers crossed speed cameras do their magic and make Broad St safer! 
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. I mean, we've all been there, caught speeding down Broad Street with no idea what we're doing 
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It's not just about saving lives, but also reducing accidents and making our roads safer for everyone. I've had friends who have been involved in bad accidents on that road, it's a miracle they survived. The fines are steep, but maybe that'll make people think twice before speeding. The fact that ticketing numbers dropped by 93% after cameras were installed on Roosevelt Boulevard is promising