More Than 100 New Cameras Coming to Los Angeles to Help Manage Speeding
Los Angeles to Introduce Speed Cameras as Part of Street Safety Initiative
Los Angeles is set to begin the installation of speed cameras throughout the city in the coming months, following a state law that permits such measures aimed at enhancing street safety.
On Tuesday, the city council approved a pilot program by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, allowing for the implementation of the speed camera initiative after state legislation authorized these actions for 2024.
City officials plan to install approximately 125 cameras, with installation expected to occur between April and July. Following the installation, a 60-day public information campaign is scheduled to commence in July, informing drivers about the new cameras.
"Speeding, as we know, is one of the most serious threats on our streets. Cars are the leading causes of death for children in Los Angeles and the rest of the country," said Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky. "This program gives us a tool to prevent those deaths and protect people in every neighborhood."
According to data from the Los Angeles Police Department, there were 290 fatalities from traffic incidents in the city last year. To mitigate the impact of this new initiative, the LAPD will issue warnings for first-time violations throughout the duration of the pilot program.
Each city district will receive eight cameras, with districts 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 allocated an additional camera to bolster safety efforts.
The speed camera program stems from Assembly Bill 645, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2023 and effective as of January 1, 2024. This legislation permits Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco to operate the speed safety system pilot program until January 1, 2032, unless further extended by future legislation. A final evaluation report is mandated by March 1 of the pilot program’s concluding year.
City News Service contributed to this report.
