Los Angeles drivers, get ready — Big Brother is about to clock your speed.After nearly two years, the Los Angeles City Council has finally signed off on a sweeping speed camera program, clearing th…
In a 14-0 vote, officials gave the green light for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to roll out up to 125 speed cameras across nearly every corner of the city — making LA the last major California city to jump into the program.
The $8.5 million initiative will scatter cameras across most council districts, meaning your daily commute — whether it’s a long boulevard, a school zone, or a busy cut-through —Tuesday’s vote clears the way for LADOT to launch a 60-day public information campaign to inform residents and drivers about where these cameras will be installed. These systems detect speed violations and take pictures of the rear vehicle license plate. Speeders will face civil fines ranging from $50 to $500 depending on the speed of the vehicle. City officials insist the goal is safety, not cash. Backers point to a grim stat: more people died in traffic crashes than homicides in LA last year, with 290 lives lost. “This gives us a tool to prevent those deaths,” said Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who also noted that ticket revenue will be funneled into street improvements.Critics warn the program could turn into a rolling ticket machine, disproportionately hitting low-income communities. In response, the city is offering an alternative: some drivers who can’t pay may be allowed to work off fines through community service. The cameras stem from a 2023 law signed by Gavin Newsom, allowing LA and other cities to test automated enforcement through 2032. The Department of Transportation proposed installing cameras on streetlight poles throughout the city, with cameras evenly distributed across districts.'Preliminary findings' revealed in fatal fire that killed beloved NHL reporter, three childrenAlan Ritchson acted in self-defense, will not face criminal charges after brutal fight with neighbor: policeChristopher Sadowski Stream It Or Skip It: 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' On Disney+, Where Miley Cyrus Brings The Best Of Both Worlds As She Revives The Character That Made Her A Star
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