Politics · United States · 10 hrs ago
Los Angeles launches speed cameras, with fines to follow after warnings
Los Angeles switched on its first automated speed cameras on Monday to target speeding on dangerous streets.
The cameras capture rear license plates when a vehicle is going at least 11 mph over the posted limit, not images of drivers or passengers.
Drivers will receive mailed warnings for 60 days before fines begin.
After that, fines will range from $50 to $500, and the violations will not add points to a driver's DMV record.
The cameras are being placed near schools and locations with histories of serious crashes as part of a five-year safety pilot.
City officials plan to have 125 cameras operating by the end of the year, and say the program aims to reduce speeding and improve road safety.
Los Angeles launched its first automated speed-enforcement cameras on Monday, October 26, to target speeding on dangerous streets.
Drivers caught going at least 11 mph over the speed limit will receive mailed warnings for 60 days before fines begin.
Fines will start at $50 and can rise to $500, with no points added to drivers’ DMV records.
About 20 cameras were operating initially; LAist reported that 26 of the planned 125 were issuing warnings.
The cameras are placed near schools and locations with histories of serious crashes, as part of a five-year pilot program.
- Who
- The city of Los Angeles and its Department of Transportation are running the program.
- What
- Automated cameras detect drivers going at least 11 mph over the speed limit. Warnings will be followed by civil fines.
- When
- The cameras launched on Monday, October 26, 2026. The warning period lasts 60 days.
- Where
- On selected streets in Los Angeles, including near schools and locations with serious crash histories.
- Why
- The program aims to discourage speeding and improve roadway safety.
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A pilot program allowing speed cameras was signed into law, according to LAist.
Los Angeles switched on its speed-camera program and began issuing mailed warnings.
Drivers caught speeding will receive warnings before fines take effect.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation plans to activate 125 cameras across the city.
- Speed threshold
- At least 11 mph over the posted limit
- Warning period
- 60 days
- Fine range
- $50 to $500
- Planned camera total
- 125
- Initial operating locations
- Four areas reported by ABC7 Los Angeles
- Program duration
- Five-year pilot program
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Hopefully, it does slow them down
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