Los Angeles falls behind other California cities in rollout of speed cameras

Core Impact Points

• The city of Los Angeles has yet to install any of the 125 automated speed enforcement cameras planned under the pilot program, despite an earlier timeline that projected installation by July.
• San Francisco and Oakland have already installed cameras, with data showing a nearly 80% drop in speeding in areas with active cameras in San Francisco.
• The delay in Los Angeles has drawn criticism from traffic safety advocates, who argue that speeding is the leading cause of serious traffic injuries and deaths in the city.
• The city of Los Angeles has made significant progress since a December report card issued by the nonprofit advocacy group Streets Are for Everyone, and is now at the same stage of implementation as Glendale, San Jose, and Long Beach.
• The automated speed enforcement program is expected to launch this fall, with a 60-day warning period followed by fines starting at $50 for drivers photographed speeding.
• A public education campaign has been launched by the LA Department of Transportation, including billboards and social media outreach to raise awareness about the program.