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Minneapolis Report Finds Sharp Drop in Speeding at Pilot Camera Intersections

City officials plan to expand the program this spring after early data show fewer high‑end speeders at the five test sites.

Overview

  • Average daily violations fell 67% from October to December at the five intersections where cameras went live in late 2025.
  • Speeding of 10 mph or more declined 51% and 20 mph or more dropped 58%, with overall speeding down more than 40%, according to the annual report.
  • The pilot recorded nearly 34,000 violations in late 2025, including 29,504 warnings and 4,325 citations as the city shifted from warnings to fines in November.
  • Minneapolis spent about $955,900 to operate the pilot last year, and officials report modest paid fines to date that are earmarked for traffic‑safety efforts.
  • Public Works expects to add more speed and some red‑light cameras starting in May under a state cap of 42 locations, with privacy rules that limit images to rear plates and bar use as automatic license plate readers.