Speed Cameras in United States
With 1,429 cameras spread across 10 regions, United States operates one of the world's extensive road safety monitoring networks. Fixed cameras make up the largest share at 1,328 locations.
1,429
Total cameras
4.3
Per million people
46.4 mph
Avg speed limit
12.4
Road deaths per 100K
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Camera Types
Fixed
1,328
93%
Red-Light
101
7%
Speed Limit Distribution
20
14
1%
25
96
7%
30
84
6%
35
69
5%
40
78
5%
45
27
2%
50
56
4%
55
10
1%
60
14
1%
90
7
0%
Average: 46.4 mphMedian: 35 mph33.3% of cameras have speed data
Speed Limits & Penalties
Speed Limits
🏙️
Urban areas🛣️
Rural roads🚗
Highways / MotorwaysSpeeding Penalties
Minimum fine$50
Maximum fine$500
Points / demerit systemYes
Speed cameras since1987
Speed limits shown are general limits for passenger vehicles. Actual limits may vary by road type, vehicle class, and local regulations. Always check posted signs.
Road Safety in United States
12.4
Road fatalities per 100,000 people
United States has a relatively high road fatality rate. Expanding speed camera coverage and enforcement is part of ongoing efforts to reduce road deaths.
Source: WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety
United States at a Glance
| Population | 331,900,000 |
| Area | 9,833,520 km² |
| Road network | 6,586,610 km |
| Driving side | right |
| Speed unit | mph |
| Camera density | 0.15 per 1,000 km² |
| Cameras per 1,000 km road | 0.22 |
| Road fatalities (per 100K people) | 12.4 |
Speed Cameras
| Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| Fixed | 30 mph |
| Fixed | 35 mph |
| Fixed | 35 mph |
| Fixed | 50 mph |
| Fixed | 50 mph |
| Fixed | 50 mph |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 35 mph |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 45 mph |
| Fixed | 45 mph |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 35 mph |
| Fixed | 25 mph |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 35 mph |
| Fixed | 40 kmh |
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