Malibu Deploys Speed Cameras on Pacific Coast Highway to curb speeding
Malibu has installed automated speed-camera units along its stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, with citations to begin after a warning period.
Malibu’s new Pacific Coast Highway Speed Safety System installs ten automated cameras at five locations to monitor vehicle speeds. After an education and warning period that started on Aug. 18 and ends in late September, enforcement will start in late November, targeting drivers who exceed the posted limit by 11 mph. Mayor Bruce Silverstein emphasized the program’s purpose is to honor victims of past crashes and to prevent future loss of life on the scenic 21-mile stretch, which has seen dozens of deaths since 2010.
Police attribute most injury-causing collisions to excessive speed. The city assures that non-violation footage will be deleted within 60 days, addressing privacy concerns about data retention. The initiative is part of a broader effort to encourage safer driving behavior and reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities.
Why it matters
The cameras aim to lower speeding-related crashes on a high-risk coastal road.
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