By Kevin Tidmarsh for LAist
Originally published on Oct. 26, 2026
Topline: About one-fifth of the city of Los Angeles’ new speed cameras are now issuing warnings, with the rest slated to go live later this year.
Tickets on hold for now: Each speed camera will issue automated warnings for 60 days before they start issuing fines. Those penalties start at $50 for going 11 mph over the limit and go up to $500 for drivers going over 100 mph.
How many cameras: There are 125 speed cameras across the city, and at the time of writing, 26 are now issuing warnings. You can check on the status of the cameras around town by clicking on the image below.
Locations of speed cameras in LA. Click for an interactive version of the map. (Courtesy of LADOT)
The backstory: The speed cameras are part of a pilot program signed into law three years ago. Five other cities in California are also part of the program, including Glendale and Long Beach, the latter of which turned on its speed cameras earlier this month.
Where the money will go: The L.A. Department of Transportation says revenue will go toward its programs to make streets safer and travel easier. LADOT also noted that the intent of the program is to discourage drivers from speeding, not to collect revenue.
What about data privacy: The law, which was finalized before automated license plate readers became a hot-button issue in recent years, specifies that all photos and administrative records are confidential. LADOT clarified that it will not share personally identifiable data with any local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, “except as required by California law.”
To learn more: LAist’s Kavish Harjai has been covering this story — here’s his breakdown of the penalties and why they’re in place, and background on how the locations were chosen.
