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Los Angeles City Council Approves $8.5M Speed Camera Program

3/25/2026

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The Los Angeles City Council approved a speed camera program by a unanimous 14-0 vote, allowing up to 125 cameras citywide.
The $8.5 million initiative sets fines at $50–$500 for speeding and lets low-income and homeless individuals work off fines via community service.
Enforcement begins by summer or fall 2026 after a public education campaign, with fine revenue funding traffic safety improvements and no points on licenses.

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The Los Angeles City Council approved a speed camera program by a unanimous 14-0 vote, allowing up to 125 cameras citywide.
The $8.5 million initiative sets fines at $50–$500 for speeding and lets low-income and homeless individuals work off fines via community service.
Enforcement begins by summer or fall 2026 after a public education campaign, with fine revenue funding traffic safety improvements and no points on licenses.