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Albuquerque, United States
Speed Cameras in Albuquerque
Speed cameras Albuquerque drivers meet are fixed ASE units; the city lists 40 locations as of September 2026. Tickets are $100 civil fines mailed after APD review.
Speed camera locations in Albuquerque
Use camera information alongside posted signs, junctions, roadworks and changing conditions.
Common speed-camera locations
Where enforcement is concentrated. Camera sites change, so posted signs always come first.
West Side arterialsUnser, 98th Street, Coors and Coors Bypass locations
Downtown and university streetsLead, Coal, Lomas, Broadway and Avenida Cesar Chavez
Northeast and foothills routesMontgomery, Wyoming, Tramway, Eubank and Juan Tabo
Speed cameras Albuquerque drivers should know
Albuquerque operates an Automated Speed Enforcement program, usually called ASE. The program uses fixed radar speed safety cameras; the city says it does not operate red light cameras, mobile speed vans, or average-speed camera corridors. Red light cameras in Albuquerque are therefore not a current city enforcement program, although police officers can still stop drivers for red-light or speeding violations.
The city’s published list shows 40 ASE camera locations. They are concentrated on high-injury and high-speed corridors such as Central, Coors, Unser, Paseo del Norte, Montgomery, Lomas, Lead, Coal, Broadway, Eubank, Wyoming, Tramway and Juan Tabo. The city says locations are selected using speeding, crash history, the Vision Zero High Fatal and Injury Network, a vulnerability index, and nearby schools, parks and other places where people walk or bike.
Albuquerque has not published a daily time window limiting ASE operation. Treat the listed fixed cameras as active whenever you drive through an enforcement corridor. The city states that the equipment triggers when a vehicle exceeds the enforcement speed; for normal road segments, the city rules set citation issuance at 10 mph or more over the posted speed limit. In safety zones, including school, construction or other designated safety zones, the rule is 5 mph or more over the posted limit.
Albuquerque speed camera locations and local limits
The current city list includes pairs and single-direction cameras rather than whole-road blanket coverage. Examples include Central between Louisiana and San Pedro in both directions, Central near 61st Street in both directions, Central at Texas westbound, Coors north of St. Joseph in both directions, Paseo del Norte west of Louisiana and west of Barstow, Unser at Tower, Unser near Old Ouray and near Gwin, and downtown or university-area cameras on Coal, Lead, Lomas, Broadway and Avenida Cesar Chavez.
Most city ASE corridors are posted between 30 and 55 mph, depending on the road. Albuquerque’s local code sets 25 mph in residential or business districts unless otherwise posted. New Mexico law also sets 15 mph when passing a properly posted school zone while children are going to or leaving school. On larger arterials, always follow the posted sign rather than assuming a citywide default.
For work zones, New Mexico has a separate state construction-zone automated speed law that authorizes the New Mexico Department of Transportation to use automated detection in designated state highway construction zones. That is separate from Albuquerque’s city ASE list, so a temporary work-zone camera or state highway project should be read by its posted signs and notices.
Fines, delivery and licence impact
A city ASE citation is a civil fine notice issued to the vehicle, not the same as a traditional officer-issued speeding ticket to a driver. APD staff review the camera evidence before a notice is mailed. The notice is sent to the registered owner or a nominee using DMV records, Albuquerque Police Department records, other records reasonably relied on by officers, or information from an owner’s affidavit.
The fine is $100. Albuquerque states that ASE citations do not add points, do not affect the driving record, and do not affect credit. If a citation is ignored, the city can pursue debt collection. A vehicle with two or more unpaid ASE citations in default may be subject to parking enforcement on city streets and in city-owned or city-managed parking facilities.
People who cannot or do not want to pay may have alternatives if they act on time. The city allows a payment plan and also allows four hours of community service in lieu of the $100 fine. Community service must be selected by the deadline on the first notice and completed within 90 days of issuance.
How to contest or resolve a citation
A recipient can pay, request a payment plan, elect community service, submit an owner’s affidavit where allowed, or request a hearing. The city’s hearing information says a challenge must be requested within 30 days of the date on the first ASE fine notice; if the deadline is missed, the right to appeal can be lost.
Hearings are handled through the City Clerk’s Independent Hearing Office. The ordinance allows mail-in, remote or in-person hearing options. The department must prove the violation by a preponderance of the evidence, while the respondent must prove any defense. Listed defenses include a stolen vehicle with a police report, a vehicle sold before the violation, evidence that does not show a violation involving the vehicle, a valid driver nomination, or a notice not mailed to the address of record.
Before driving, you can plan your route and alerts in the Speed Camera Radar Detector app, but always rely on posted signs and current law because camera lists and work zones can change.
Camera types in Albuquerque
01
Always in place
Fixed cameras
Permanent cameras at fixed locations
02
Flexible location
Mobile cameras
Moved regularly to different locations
03
Junction safety
Red light cameras
Detect red-light violations at junctions
04
Zone monitoring
Average speed cameras
Measure average speed over a distance
Speeding fines
| Level | Typical outcome | Licence impact |
|---|---|---|
| Automated speed citation | $100 civil fine, or approved alternative resolution | No points or driving-record impact |
| Community service option | 4 hours instead of payment if chosen on time | No points; must be completed within 90 days |
| Unpaid/defaulted citations | Collections; 2+ defaults may lead to parking enforcement | No bench warrant or licence points |
Amounts and thresholds can change. Check current official guidance for the relevant state, city or court.
Frequently asked questions
Does Albuquerque have speed cameras?
Yes. Albuquerque operates a fixed Automated Speed Enforcement program, and the city listed 40 camera locations in September 2026.
Are there red light cameras in Albuquerque?
No current city red light camera program is listed. Albuquerque’s ASE FAQ states that the city does not have red light cameras.
How much is an Albuquerque speed camera ticket?
The city ASE fine is $100. The citation is civil and is mailed after APD review of the camera evidence.
Do Albuquerque speed camera tickets add licence points?
No. The city states that ASE citations do not affect a driver’s licence, points, driving record or credit.
Can I contest an Albuquerque ASE ticket?
Yes. A hearing or online dispute must be requested on time, generally within 30 days of the first fine notice date. Follow the instructions on the notice.
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