How to Fight a Speed Camera Ticket in Memphis, TN (2026)
Memphis launched its SLOWDOWN automated speed enforcement program on September 8, 2025, with civil penalty citations beginning October 30, 2025. The program operates 30 cameras at 15 locations — all in school zones and on dangerous S-curves and reverse-curve roadways — under TCA §55-8-198's exception for school zones and certain curve types. Citations are civil, nonmoving violations carrying a maximum $50 fine with zero DMV points and no insurance impact. A 7 mph buffer applies before a citation is issued: no citation issues for vehicles traveling 7 mph or less over the posted limit. Memphis's 15 SLOWDOWN locations include: Alcy/Millbranch (school zone), Airways/Belz (S-curve), Airways/Tchulahoma (school zone), American Way/Lamar (S-curve), Clearpool/Raleigh LaGrange (S-curve), Elvis Presley/Millbranch (S-curve), Hacks Cross/Winchester (S-curve), Holmes/Mendenhall (S-curve), Horn Lake/Boxtown (S-curve), Lamar/Getwell (school zone), Lamar/Person (school zone), Mitchell/Crump (school zone), Mitchell/E. McLemore (S-curve), South Third/Mallory (school zone), Thomas/Horn Lake (school zone).
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Memphis Speed Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Speed camera violation (all tiers)TCA §55-8-198(b)(3) caps every Tennessee camera citation at $50 regardless of speed. The 7 mph trigger buffer means no citation issues at 7 mph or less over the posted limit. | $50 maximum |
| Late feeA $45 late fee applies if the citation is not paid or contested within the deadline on the notice. | $45 |
| Administrative hearing costs (if contested and not dismissed)If you request a hearing and the citation is not dismissed, $58.75 in administrative hearing costs may be assessed. | $58.75 |
How to Contest a Memphis Speed Camera Ticket
Where: Administrative hearing — NOT court (Memphis SLOWDOWN program / Verra Mobility)
How / where to file: Payment and contest inquiries: ViolationInfo.com; 1-866-790-4111; in person at 201 Poplar Ave., LL-80, Memphis, TN 38103.
Memphis Deadline
The deadline is shown on the front of your citation. Under TCA §55-8-198(b)(1), the notice allows 30 days from mailing to pay or contest. If not paid within 30 days, a second notice may issue with an additional 30 days. Use the dates on your specific notice.
Memphis SLOWDOWN speed camera hearings are administrative, not court proceedings. To contest: sign the coupon on the back of your citation and mail it in the enclosed return envelope to request an administrative hearing. Do not pay the citation if you intend to contest. Tennessee statutory defenses apply, including: the 20-business-day late-mailing deadline; the POST-certified officer review requirement; the owner-not-operating defense (affidavit identifying actual driver); stolen vehicle (police report required); plate mismatch; and calibration / speed measurement challenges specific to the camera model. If the citation is not dismissed at the hearing, $58.75 in hearing costs may be assessed.
Notable Speed Camera Locations in Memphis
- Alcy Road at Millbranch Road — school zone
- Airways Boulevard at Belz Boulevard — S-curve
- Airways Boulevard at Tchulahoma Road — school zone
- American Way at Lamar Avenue — S-curve
- Clearpool Drive at Raleigh LaGrange Road — S-curve
- Elvis Presley Boulevard at Millbranch Road — S-curve
- Hacks Cross Road at Winchester Road — S-curve
- Holmes Road at Mendenhall Road — S-curve
- Horn Lake Road at Boxtown Road — S-curve
- Lamar Avenue at Getwell Road — school zone
- Lamar Avenue at Person Avenue — school zone
- Mitchell Road at Crump Boulevard — school zone
- Mitchell Road at East McLemore Avenue — S-curve
- South Third Street at Mallory Avenue — school zone
- Thomas Street at Horn Lake Road — school zone
Memphis Speed Camera — By the Numbers
Memphis's SLOWDOWN automated speed enforcement program launched September 8, 2025. Civil penalty citations began issuing October 30, 2025 (Memphis SLOWDOWN program announcement).
The SLOWDOWN program operates 30 cameras at 15 locations — all in school zones or on dangerous S-curve / reverse-curve roadways — under the Tennessee school-zone and curve-roadway exception to TCA §55-8-198's general speed camera prohibition (TCA §55-8-198; Memphis SLOWDOWN program documentation).
Memphis SLOWDOWN citations are capped at $50 by TCA §55-8-198(b)(3). A 7 mph trigger buffer applies — no citation issues at 7 mph or less over the posted limit (Memphis SLOWDOWN program documentation).
A $45 late fee and $58.75 administrative hearing costs (if contested and not dismissed) may be added to a SLOWDOWN citation (Memphis SLOWDOWN program documentation).
SLOWDOWN citations carry zero DMV points, cannot affect insurance rates, and cannot be reported to credit bureaus under TCA §55-8-198(a), (b)(6).
Which Tennessee defenses apply to your ticket?
Memphis SLOWDOWN speed cameras operate under TCA §55-8-198, so all Tennessee state-level defenses apply — including the POST-certified-officer review requirement, the 20-business-day mailing deadline, the owner-not-operating and stolen-vehicle affidavits, and the plate-mismatch invalidity. This page adds Memphis-specific details for the SLOWDOWN program: September 8, 2025 launch date; October 30, 2025 penalty citation start; 30 cameras at 15 named locations (school zones and S-curves); the $45 late fee and $58.75 hearing cost; the back-of-citation coupon hearing request; and the 7 mph trigger buffer. Distinct from Chattanooga's speed program (different locations, different vendor/court contacts) and from Memphis's own red-light program (separate City Court Clerk / Verra Mobility administration).
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What is Memphis's SLOWDOWN speed camera program?
SLOWDOWN is Memphis's automated speed enforcement program, launched September 8, 2025, with civil penalty citations beginning October 30, 2025. It operates 30 cameras at 15 locations — all in school zones or on dangerous S-curves and reverse-curve roadways. Citations are civil nonmoving violations under TCA §55-8-198: zero DMV points, no insurance impact, maximum $50 fine. A 7 mph buffer means no citation issues at 7 mph or less over the posted limit.
How much is a Memphis SLOWDOWN speed camera ticket?
The maximum fine is $50, set by TCA §55-8-198(b)(3) — Tennessee law caps camera citations at $50 regardless of speed. A $45 late fee applies if not paid within the deadline. If you contest and the citation is not dismissed, $58.75 in administrative hearing costs may be assessed.
Does a Memphis speed camera ticket affect my driving record?
No. SLOWDOWN citations are civil nonmoving violations under TCA §55-8-198. They carry zero DMV points, cannot affect your insurance rates or driver's license, and cannot be reported to any credit bureau. The citation notice is required by state law to include a bold-face disclaimer.
How do I contest a Memphis SLOWDOWN speed camera ticket?
Sign the coupon on the back of your citation and mail it in the enclosed return envelope to request an administrative hearing. Do not pay if you intend to contest. Tennessee defenses apply: late mailing (more than 20 business days after violation); POST-certified officer review requirement; owner-not-operating affidavit; stolen vehicle (police report); plate mismatch; and calibration challenges.
Where exactly are the Memphis SLOWDOWN cameras located?
The 15 SLOWDOWN locations are: Alcy/Millbranch (school zone), Airways/Belz (S-curve), Airways/Tchulahoma (school zone), American Way/Lamar (S-curve), Clearpool/Raleigh LaGrange (S-curve), Elvis Presley/Millbranch (S-curve), Hacks Cross/Winchester (S-curve), Holmes/Mendenhall (S-curve), Horn Lake/Boxtown (S-curve), Lamar/Getwell (school zone), Lamar/Person (school zone), Mitchell/Crump (school zone), Mitchell/E. McLemore (S-curve), South Third/Mallory (school zone), and Thomas/Horn Lake (school zone).
Does Memphis have red-light cameras?
Yes. Memphis operates a separate red-light camera program administered by the City Court Clerk Photo Enforcement division with Verra Mobility. The SLOWDOWN program is a distinct speed enforcement program. See the Memphis red-light camera section on this page for details.
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