Exact Locations of Minnesota’s First Speed Enforcement Cameras Revealed

Minneapolis, MN (MinnesotaNow)- For the first time in Minnesota history, legal speed enforcement cameras are about to hit the streets, and now we know exactly where.

The City of Minneapolis has announced the first five locations where its new automated traffic enforcement cameras will be installed (listed below).

Although Minneapolis briefly experimented with red-light cameras nearly two decades ago, that program was shut down by the state’s Supreme Court in 2007. But in 2023, Minnesota lawmakers passed a new law authorizing pilot programs in select cities.

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Now, with state backing and new safeguards in place, Minneapolis is preparing to roll out this long-debated technology in September 2025.

The City plans to run the pilot program through July 2029, with the potential to expand up to 42 locations and even add red-light enforcement later.

Minneapolis has seen a sharp rise in traffic-related deaths since 2020, and speeding is the top cause of these deadly crashes. Through its Vision Zero initiative, the city is trying to eliminate traffic deaths entirely, and officials say these cameras are a key tool to get there.

“Other cities have found traffic safety cameras effective at reducing traffic crashes and saving lives,” the City says on its official traffic safety camera pilot page.

Crashes don’t impact all areas equally. The City notes that low-income neighborhoods and communities of color suffer a higher rate of serious and fatal crashes, one of the reasons equity was built into the camera placement strategy.

What Does Minnesota Law Say About Speed Enforcement Cameras?

Thanks to Minnesota Statute 169.147, passed in 2023, cities like Minneapolis can now use automated traffic enforcement systems in pilot programs. The law explicitly addresses concerns around fairness, equity, privacy, and trust, and includes protections such as: civil citations only (no criminal charges), no license points, public notice and signage are required, and reporting and data use policies must be transparent.

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This pilot allows for up to 42 camera locations over the next four years, and city leaders say expansion will be based on crash data and community input. Red-light cameras may be added later, but for now, it’s all about speed.

If it works, fewer crashes, more lives saved, you can expect to see more cameras go up across the city.

How Much Will a Ticket From a Speed Camera Cost You in Minneapolis?

First-time offenders will get a warning. After that, fines begin at $40 for driving 10 mph or more over the speed limit, and increase to $80 for speeds 20 mph or more over. Instead of paying the fine, drivers can choose to take a free traffic safety class for their first ticket.

Vehicle owners won’t be held liable if their vehicle was stolen or if someone else was driving at the time, as long as they submit a sworn statement.

Also, these citations will not appear on a driver’s record, and cannot be used to revoke a license, arrest a person, or tow a vehicle. The cameras are legally limited to capturing only the rear of the vehicle and not faces or identifiable images of people.

The City emphasizes that this program is about changing driver behavior and saving lives, not generating revenue. “This program is about saving lives, not writing tickets…” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a press release.

By law, all money collected through fines must go toward implementation costs and traffic safety improvements

Want to see exactly where the new speed cameras are going? The City has shared a list and map of the locations.

The First Five Locations of Speed Cameras in Minneapolis

Below are the official sites where the first speed cameras in Minnesota will be placed. Each location is a known traffic concern, is within 2,000 feet of a school, and are geographically equitable across the city.

📍Fremont Avenue North near West Broadway Avenue North

📍18th Avenue Northeast near Central Avenue Northeast

📍3rd Street North near 1st Avenue North

📍Chicago Avenue South near Franklin Avenue East

📍Nicollet Avenue South near 46th Street West