FILE: The street sign at Broadway and 20th Street in Oakland on April 9, 2021. Oakland officials say an automated speed camera system has begun issuing citations to drivers traveling well above the speed limit as part of an effort to reduce crashes and improve street safety. (Samantha Laurey/Bay City News)

An automated camera system focused on speeding drivers — which issued 140,000 warnings in five weeks — started sending out real tickets on Sunday, Oakland officials say.

The camera system detects vehicles traveling 11 mph or more above the posted speed limit, captures the license plate and mails a citation to the registered owner.

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