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Columbus Ave speed camera
Lombard St to Greenwich St · Russian Hill, San Francisco
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San Francisco has a speed camera system on Columbus Ave between Lombard St and Greenwich St, watching northbound and southbound. SFMTA lists it as switched on and issuing tickets.
On, issuing tickets Tickets from 31 mph
Status history
- Oct 29, 2026 — On, issuing tickets
As listed on the SFMTA program page on each check.
Camera location
- 841 Columbus Ave — watches northbound traffic. Google Maps · Apple Maps
- 841 Columbus Ave — watches southbound traffic. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Tickets here
The camera records a violation at 11 mph or more over the 20 mph limit. After the warning period:
| Your speed | Ticket |
|---|---|
| 31–35 mph | $50 |
| 36–45 mph | $100 |
| 46–99 mph | $200 |
| 100 mph or faster | $500 |
Civil penalty: no points on your license. A vehicle’s first violation at 11–15 mph over is a warning notice.
The posted 20 mph limit is the law. Look for the PHOTO ENFORCED sign up to 500 ft before the camera.
Alerts on Columbus Ave
Speed Alert LA speaks up before the San Francisco camera zones that are switched on, with the posted limit.