Warning Period for Speed Cameras on Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia Ending – Fines Begin Friday – June 26th

(PHILADELPHIA) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced that a 60-day warning period for automated speed cameras along a stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia is ending—fines for speeding violations will begin on Friday, June 26th. 

“Speed enforcement cameras reduce accidents and save lives. They have dramatically reduced speeding along Roosevelt Boulevard by 95%,” said Gabe Roberts, Acting Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. “Our aim is to improve public safety and save lives.”

The speed limit on this stretch of Rt #13—which includes cameras located at 9900 Frankford Ave, 8300 Frankford Ave, 7000 Frankford Ave, 6400 Frankford Ave, 3100 Levick St., and 2100 Robbins St. is 25 miles-per-hour (MPH).  

Drivers traveling 11 mph over the speed limit will be ticketed. Fines are $100 for traveling 11-19 mph over the speed limit, $125 for 20-29 mph over, and $150 for 30+ mph over. No points are assigned to the driver’s license.

Official ticketing will begin on June 26th at 12:01 am.

“The City’s partnership with PPA to implement automated speed cameras along routes where we know the most speeding-related injuries and deaths occur is shown to be effective in saving lives,” said Michael A. Carroll, Deputy Managing Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems. “Revenue collected by PPA, above what covers automated enforcement program costs, is used to implement more traffic safety improvement programs in Philadelphia.” 

Last year, the PPA installed 31 automated speed cameras along Broad Street in Philadelphia. This installation added to 40 cameras that currently run the length of Roosevelt Boulevard, bringing the total number of automated speed cameras.