Los Angeles Speed Cameras

Comprehensive insights for public sector, mapping, and autonomous vehicle applications Los Angeles is just as famous for having horrendous traffic as it is for being the home of celebrities. Safety speed cameras are one of the city's latest attempts at traffic calming. Here’s a rundown of what to expect. The city's Vision Zero program aims to use speed cameras to reduce speeding in high-traffic areas which has shown promising results in preliminary studies.

Details on LA speed cameras

Estimated Number of cameras to be installed: 125

This is based on population data taken from the 2020 US Census as cities are limited by CA Vehicle Code AB 645.

When will speed cameras be in Los Angeles?

Sometime in 2026

Where are the speed cameras located in Los Angeles?

Since the program is still in early phases we don’t know exactly where, but this is a map of Los Angeles priority intersections (dots) and pedestrian fatalities (clouds) taken from the LADOT Vision Zero map

How can I monitor speed camera locations with Hivemapper?
- Option 1
  Access our Map Feature API to get imagery and metadata for all speed cameras
- Option 2 Use Scout to monitor priority intersections where we have existing coverage, and see the street cameras directly with our hyper fresh street-imagery.
- Option 3 Set a Burst to get on-demand coverage of specific intersections where coverage is yet to exist.

Integration with smart traffic signals: Los Angeles has integrated speed cameras with smart traffic signal systems to better monitor and manage traffic flow. This integration helps in real-time data collection and adjustment of traffic signals based on speeding patterns.

Community feedback system: The city has implemented a system for residents to provide feedback on camera locations and effectiveness, which helps refine and adjust the program.

Impact and purpose of safety speed cameras

The primary purpose of speed cameras is to improve road safety by deterring speeding and reducing traffic accidents. Research indicates that speed cameras can significantly lower the incidence of speeding and accidents in areas where they are deployed.

Impact on traffic safety

Studies have shown that speed cameras lead to a reduction in speeding and accidents. For instance, a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlights that speed camera enforcement can reduce crashes by 20%.

Public safety improvement

Speed cameras are especially effective in improving overall public safety by enforcing speed limits in areas prone to accidents involving pedestrian deaths.

Los Angeles’s speed camera program represents a shift towards more advanced and effective efforts by the city to improve road safety and reduce fatal accidents. The future of speed camera enforcement in the City of the Stars, and looks promising as technology and legislation continue to evolve.