Los Angeles Lags Behind California Peers in Deploying New Speed-Camera Pilot

Los Angeles has not installed any of the 125 speed-camera units slated for the state pilot, falling behind other participating cities as speeding remains a major cause of crashes.

Legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024 created a statewide pilot to install 125 automated speed-enforcement cameras in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Glendale, Long Beach and later Malibu. San Francisco and Oakland have already placed cameras, reporting up to an 80% drop in high-speed travel and traffic speeds near posted limits. In contrast, Los Angeles has yet to install any units, missing a July deadline and earning a “D” grade from the nonprofit Streets Are for Everyone.

SAFE’s executive director, Damian Kevitt, warned that the lag endangers public safety, as speeding caused more than 24,000 crashes in California in 2025. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation, represented by Colin Sweeney, claims recent strides put the city on par with Glendale, San Jose and Long Beach, and anticipates a fall rollout with an upcoming public-education campaign. Once installed, the system will undergo testing and a 60-day warning phase before issuing $50 fines. An independent map of California’s photo-enforcement zones has been compiled by TicketSnipers founder Jorian Goes.