Speed Safety Systems

Speed Safety Systems in Los Angeles

Last year, 290 people died in car crashes in the City of Los Angeles, and one in five fatal crashes was attributed to speeding. In response, the City is moving forward with a Speed Safety Systems pilot program aimed at reducing speeding and preventing serious and fatal collisions.

The pilot program, authorized by Assembly Bill 645, is expected to launch in the fall and will install speed enforcement cameras at 125 locations along the City’s Priority Safety Corridors, with many locations near schools, senior centers, and other high activity areas where improving safety is especially important.

The City Council recently approved the recommended locations along with the required impact and use policy reports, allowing the program to move forward toward implementation.

Before the program begins issuing citations, there will be a 60 day public information campaign to notify residents about where cameras will be located and how the program will work. Speeding violations issued under the pilot program will be civil, not criminal, and will not add points to a driver’s license. Fines will begin at $50 for drivers traveling 11–15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. All camera locations will be clearly marked with photo enforcement signage.

The cameras will only capture rear license plate information, which cannot be shared with law enforcement without a court order, and all data must be deleted after 120 days. Any net revenue generated from the program must be reinvested into street safety improvements.

The goal of the program is to reduce speeding, prevent crashes, and make streets safer for everyone.

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