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California's New Speed Laws: Lower Limits and Radar Enforcement

1/2/2026

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New speed enforcement laws take effect in California on January 1, 2026.
The Department of Transport can now reduce highway speed limits by 5 mph, lowering the limit from 65 mph to 60 mph.
Citations for exceeding the new limit will be issued only after a 30-day grace period.
A pilot program will use radar to enforce speed limits in work zones, issuing citations from license plate photos.

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Story summary

New speed enforcement laws take effect in California on January 1, 2026.
The Department of Transport can now reduce highway speed limits by 5 mph, lowering the limit from 65 mph to 60 mph.
Citations for exceeding the new limit will be issued only after a 30-day grace period.
A pilot program will use radar to enforce speed limits in work zones, issuing citations from license plate photos.