Los Angeles turned on 25 speed cameras on Monday. The city plans to expand to 125 cameras by year end.
Drivers caught speeding during the first 60 days receive warnings only. After that period, tickets begin. Fines are tiered by violation severity: $50 for speeds 11 to 15 mph over the limit, $100 for 16 to 25 mph over, $200 for 26 to 99 mph over, and $500 for speeds exceeding 100 mph. The cameras trigger when vehicles travel 11 mph or more above posted limits.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation stated that speeding caused roughly one in five fatal crashes in the city during 2024. The agency said the program aims to increase accountability for excessive speeding and reduce traffic deaths and injuries.
Early data from San Francisco showed a 72% reduction in speeding due to speed cameras, according to LADOT. The Los Angeles program runs as a five-year pilot. LADOT plans to report findings to the state legislature on safety and economic impact at the conclusion.