San Jose's red light cameras are live, speed cameras come next
San Jose Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee: Red light cameras have issued about 5,500 tickets, with speed cameras due in September. A debt write-off heads to council.
San Jose
Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee Meeting
June 18, 2026
TL;DR
- San Jose's four red light cameras are live and have issued about 5,500 tickets in six months. Speed cameras at 33 locations are due in September.
- Fire Station 32's opening is deferred to 2028. A federal grant could open it as early as 2027 if approved.
- Traffic deaths have risen 13% so far this year, with a recent spike in DUI deaths. The city is adding checkpoints and warning signs.
- San Jose tripled its Firewise communities to three and checked nearly 7,000 homes for fire risk ahead of fire season.