Minneapolis Traffic Camera Program Sees Speeding Decline

Annual report shows 67% drop in daily violations at 5 high-risk intersections

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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According to the city's annual report, speeding violations declined by 67% at all five Minneapolis intersections where traffic safety cameras were installed as part of a pilot program. The city issued over 29,000 warnings and 4,325 citations in the last months of 2025, leading to $22,520 in paid fines, with more expected in 2026. The program aims to improve traffic safety, not generate revenue.

Why it matters

The traffic camera program is part of Minneapolis' efforts to address traffic safety concerns at high-risk intersections. The significant decline in speeding violations suggests the cameras are having the desired effect of slowing down drivers and improving safety for pedestrians and other road users.

The details

The city installed traffic safety cameras at five high-risk intersections across Minneapolis as part of a pilot program. Average daily speeding violations declined 67% from October to December, going from 73.1 violations per day in October to just 24 per day by December. The city issued over 29,000 warnings and 4,325 citations in the last months of 2025, leading to $22,520 in paid fines, with more expected in 2026. The public works department plans to add more speed and red light cameras at 11 additional sites this spring.

  • The city installed the traffic cameras in the fall of 2025.
  • The program began issuing citations in November 2025.
  • The annual report covers the period from October to December 2025.

The players

Minneapolis Public Works Department

The city department responsible for managing the traffic camera program and plans to expand it to additional high-risk intersections.

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What’s next

The public works department says it anticipates adding more speed cameras and red light cameras this spring at 11 predetermined sites listed in a 2025 traffic camera analysis report.

The takeaway

The success of the initial traffic camera pilot program in reducing speeding violations suggests the city's efforts to improve traffic safety at high-risk intersections are having a positive impact. As the program expands to additional sites, it will be important to monitor its continued effectiveness in slowing down drivers and making Minneapolis roads safer for all users.