Warning Period Begins for Route 13 Speed Cameras

New automated speed enforcement goes into effect in Northeast Philadelphia

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:10pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus cityscape with the faint outline of a traffic light or speed limit sign, conveying the atmospheric mood of the new speed camera enforcement on Route 13.The new speed cameras on Route 13 aim to improve safety through automated enforcement, though the warning period allows drivers to adjust before fines are issued.Philadelphia Today

A 60-day warning period has begun for new automated speed cameras installed along Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia. During this time, drivers will receive warnings by mail if they are caught speeding, but will not be issued tickets. Official enforcement with fines is set to begin on June 12.

Why it matters

The new speed cameras aim to improve safety on the busy Route 13 corridor, which has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The warning period allows drivers to adjust to the new enforcement before fines are issued, which is a common practice when implementing automated speed detection systems.

The details

The speed cameras are located at several points along Frankford Avenue, Levick Street, and Robbins Street in Northeast Philadelphia. The 60-day warning period began on April 13, 2026, and official enforcement with fines will start on June 12.

  • The 60-day warning period began on April 13, 2026.
  • Official enforcement with fines will start on June 12, 2026.

The players

Route 13

A major thoroughfare in Northeast Philadelphia with a posted speed limit of 25 mph.

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What’s next

After the warning period ends on June 12, drivers caught speeding by the new cameras will be issued fines.

The takeaway

The new speed cameras on Route 13 are part of an effort to improve safety and reduce speeding in the Northeast Philadelphia area. The warning period gives drivers time to adjust to the new enforcement before fines are issued, which is a common practice when implementing automated speed detection systems.