Speed violations drop on Broad Street as enforcement expands, Philadelphia Parking Authority says

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Speed violations on Broad Street have fallen sharply since the cameras went live in late September of last year, according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, which says the technology is helping reduce speeding and improve roadway safety.

The PPA reported a 67% drop in violations, from a peak of about 213,000 in October 2025 to roughly 70,000 in March.

Gabe Roberts, executive director of the PPA, said the goal of the program is to change driver behavior and improve safety.

"It's aimed at changing behavior. It's aimed at eliminating speeding violations and decreasing the number of crashes and deaths in the city," Roberts said.

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Roberts pointed to results from Roosevelt Boulevard, where speed cameras have been in use for five years. According to the PPA, fatal and injury crashes on the roadway have decreased by 36% during that period.

"We've seen a 36% drop in fatal and injurious crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, which means we know this process works," Roberts said.

The agency also reported nearly $26 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending in March, with net revenue of $14 million.

Roberts said the money goes to the state and is returned to Philadelphia for transportation-related projects.

"We're talking traffic improvement programs throughout the city. We're talking traffic improvement programs, safety reduction measure, speed bumps around schools, the whole nine," Roberts said.

The PPA is also testing speed cameras near five Philadelphia schools, including KIPP Elementary. North Philadelphia resident Yvette Johnson said she supports the cameras during school hours.

"As long as its during school hours, I don't mind it. It's alright, as long as its safe to get to and from school," Johnson said.

Additional speed cameras are planned for other state routes, including Allegheny Avenue. Officials said tickets will range from $100 to $150 depending on the driver's speed.

The message from transportation officials is straightforward: slow down and obey the speed limit.