Phoenix is stepping up its traffic safety efforts with the installation of 17 speed-monitoring cameras set to go live across the city starting Feb. 23.
The initiative marks the return of photo enforcement in Phoenix, which had been on pause for several years. According to the City of Phoenix’s Street Transportation Department, the cameras will begin with a 30-day warning period, giving drivers time to adjust before actual citations are issued beginning March 25.
The devices will be placed in areas that have seen a high number of speed-related collisions, including parts of Thunderbird Road, 7th Street, Indian School Road, Camelback Road, Baseline Road, and several other busy corridors. Eight of the cameras will focus on school zones, rotating weekly during the academic year to discourage speeding in those high-risk areas.
City transportation officials said the goal isn’t simply to issue fines but to make streets safer by influencing driver behavior. The program is also part of Phoenix’s broader Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on city roads through a mix of engineering, education, and enforcement measures.
Nine cameras will rotate through specific stretches of roadway every six months, ensuring that enforcement remains unpredictable and effective across multiple neighborhoods.
The city has released an interactive map showing camera locations and rotation schedules. Officials said the new system will help supplement police enforcement while encouraging drivers to slow down — especially in zones where pedestrians and children are most at risk.
