Overview
- Los Angeles City Council, which voted 14–0 on Tuesday, authorized LADOT to install and run up to 125 automated speed cameras on high‑crash corridors citywide.
- LADOT plans installation and testing from April through July, followed by a 60‑day public education push and a 60‑day warning period before mailed citations begin later in 2026.
- The system will issue civil tickets to registered vehicle owners, with cameras set to trigger for drivers at least 11 mph over the limit and only rear license plates captured under privacy rules.
- Lawmakers directed LADOT to expand its Community Assistance Parking Program so eligible low‑income or unhoused drivers can complete community service instead of paying penalties during the pilot.
- City documents estimate annual operating costs at roughly $6.6 million to nearly $8.5 million, fines start at $50 and can reach $500 for extreme speeding, and any net revenue must fund street‑safety projects.