Los Angeles speed cameras began operating on October 26, 2026, with 20 cameras in the first phase of a five-year pilot. Drivers initially face warnings rather than fines for 60 days, according to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

Key Takeaways

  • Automated enforcement applies to drivers at least 11 mph over the speed limit.
  • The city plans to expand the pilot to 125 camera locations.
  • The transportation department says the cameras will not use facial recognition.

How Los Angeles speed cameras will work

The cameras capture images of vehicles’ rear license plates to identify speeding violations. They are intended for roads identified as high-risk, including school zones and areas where serious crashes have occurred.

California Assembly Bill 645 authorized automated speed enforcement pilots in selected cities, including Los Angeles. The Los Angeles initiative is expected to cost approximately $38.5 million.

ItemDetails
11–15 mph over the limit$50
16–25 mph over the limit$100
26–99 mph over the limit$200
More than 100 mph over the limit$500

Fines and privacy limits

After the initial 60-day warning period, penalties depend on the speed recorded. The stated schedule does not specify a penalty for a vehicle traveling exactly 100 mph over the limit.

The transportation department says images that do not result in a violation will be deleted within five days. Images associated with violations will be kept for no more than 60 days.

Next milestone

The next confirmed milestone is the end of the initial 60-day warning period, after which fines are to be imposed.

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