Los Angeles Launches Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Pilot

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation activated its first 20 automated speed enforcement cameras on Monday, October 26, as part of a five-year pilot program called the Speed Safety System. The system targets vehicles traveling at least 11 mph over the posted speed limit in high-crash corridors, school zones, and senior centers. Initial deployments include eight cameras across four locations in City Council District 5.

Authorized under California Assembly Bill 645, the program will expand to 125 sites across the city's 15 council districts by December 31, 2026. The city estimates the program cost at $38.5 million and mandates that all revenue generated from fines be reinvested into local safe-street infrastructure.

Drivers will enter a 60-day grace period ending December 26, during which they will receive warnings by mail instead of citations. After this period, fines will range from $50 for speeds 11–15 mph over the limit to $500 for speeds exceeding 100 mph. These citations are civil violations and will not add points to driver records or affect insurance rates.

To address privacy concerns, the city stated the cameras do not use facial recognition and that images of non-violating vehicles are deleted within five days. Data remains restricted unless released via a court order.