Long Beach Speed Camera Locations 2026: Warnings in Effect, Fines Start Dec 3
If you drive in Long Beach, the clock is ticking. The city has switched on 18 automated speed cameras this fall under California AB 645. Warning notices are now going out — the 60-day warning period began October 4 — and real $50–$500 fines begin no later than December 3 (City of Long Beach memo). Here’s where the cameras are, what the tickets cost, and how to stay clear of them.
When do Long Beach speed cameras start ticketing?
The program runs in two phases under California AB 645 (FOX LA):
- A 60-day warning period that began October 4, 2026 (now in effect) — drivers caught speeding get a notice, not a fine.
- Full citation enforcement no later than December 3, 2026 (City of Long Beach, July 2026 memo).
The five-year pilot is authorized through its statutory sunset on January 1, 2032.
Where are the Long Beach speed cameras?
Long Beach has published all 18 corridors: nine picked as the highest safety need citywide, nine more for one-per-district geographic spread (NY Post). Each entry is the approved street segment from the city’s adopted Speed Safety System Impact Report — exact camera placement within each segment is set at installation, so check the city’s live interactive map for precise device pins. (The city’s map lettering runs A–I, then J–S, skipping Q.)
Highest-need corridors
| # | Corridor | Speed limit | District(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Artesia Blvd: Harbor Ave to Butler Ave | 30 mph | 8, 9 |
| B | Second St: Bay Shore Ave to Appian Way | 25 mph | 3 |
| C | Pacific Ave: Willow St to Pacific Coast Hwy | 25/30 mph | 6, 7 |
| D | Seventh St: Cherry Ave to Termino Ave | 30 mph | 2, 3 |
| E | Atlantic Ave: LA River to Artesia Blvd | 35 mph | 9 |
| F | Long Beach Blvd: Victoria St to Market St | 30 mph | 8 |
| G | Ocean Blvd: Pacific Ave to Atlantic Ave | 30 mph | 1 |
| H | Willow St: Pacific Ave to Atlantic Ave | 30 mph | 6, 7 |
| I | Anaheim St: Redondo Ave to Termino Ave | 30 mph | 3 |
Geographic-spread corridors (one per council district)
| # | Corridor | Speed limit | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| J | Shoreline Dr: Pine Ave to Ocean Blvd | 35 mph | 1 |
| K | Ocean Blvd: Alamitos Ave to Orange Ave | 30 mph | 2 |
| L | Seventh St: Park Ave to Santiago Ave | 40 mph | 3 |
| M | Bellflower Blvd: Stearns St to Willow St | 40 mph | 4 |
| N | Cherry Ave: Wardlow Rd to Bixby Rd | 40 mph | 5 |
| O | Anaheim St: Atlantic Ave to Walnut Ave | 30 mph | 6 |
| P | Santa Fe Ave: Pacific Coast Hwy to 21st St | 35 mph | 7 |
| R | Long Beach Blvd: San Antonio Dr to 45th St | 35 mph | 8 |
| S | Long Beach Blvd: Artesia Blvd to 70th St | 35 mph | 9 |
The city chose these segments from its High Injury Network, school zones, and streets with the worst severe/fatal crash and street-racing histories. Photo-enforcement warning signs will be posted ahead of every camera. See the live map: longbeach.gov/pw/projects/automated-speed-enforcement-system.
How much are Long Beach speed camera fines?
Cameras ticket the registered owner of any vehicle going 11+ mph over the limit (FOX LA). The tiers come straight from AB 645 (NY Post):
- $50 for 11–15 mph over
- $100 for 16–25 mph over
- $200 for 26+ mph over
- $500 for a recorded speed of 100+ mph — that’s total speed, not 100 over (on a 30 mph street, 100 mph is 70 over)
Can’t afford the fine? AB 645 builds in relief: fines are cut 80% for indigent drivers and 50% for those earning up to 200% of the federal poverty line, cities must offer community service in lieu of payment plus $25/month payment plans, and Long Beach Public Works confirms these options will be available (Motoring Chronicle).
These are civil fines only — they will not show up on your driving record or be reported to insurance companies (FOX LA).
How the program works
Radar/laser measures your speed; if you’re 11+ over, the system photographs your plate, city staff review the citation, and it’s mailed to the owner (KABC). The program is administered entirely by the Long Beach Department of Public Works — no citation data is shared with the Long Beach Police Department or other enforcement agencies (FOX LA). Fine revenue first covers installation and operation; any surplus must fund local traffic-calming safety projects within three years.
Why Long Beach is doing this
Long Beach recorded 53 traffic deaths in 2025 — the highest annual total since the 1990s (NY Post). The 18 corridors were chosen for documented histories of severe crashes, speeding complaints, and street racing (Motoring Chronicle).
Watch: Long Beach’s camera rollout
ABC7 reports on the 18-camera program:
How to avoid a Long Beach speed camera ticket
Slow for school zones and marked corridors; watch for the photo-enforcement signs the city must post before each camera; give yourself margin on Long Beach Blvd. and Artesia Blvd. — and on Pacific Ave, whose published corridor has the worst fatal-crash record of the 18.
And if you want a heads-up before the camera: TicketGuard is a free GPS-based speed camera alert app (USA) — plug-and-play, no registration; it warns you of upcoming cameras as soon as you start driving.
Related: LA Speed Camera Map · How to Fight a DC Speed Camera Ticket
FAQ
When do Long Beach speed cameras start? Warnings began Oct 4, 2026 (in effect now); fines no later than Dec 3, 2026.
How fast over triggers a ticket? 11+ mph over the posted limit.
Do Long Beach speed camera tickets affect insurance? No — civil fines only, not reported to insurance companies.
What if I can’t afford the ticket? Fines are cut 80% for indigent drivers and 50% for those up to 200% of the poverty line; community service in lieu of payment and $25/month payment plans must also be offered.
Where will the cameras be? All 18 published corridors are listed in the table above — including stretches of Artesia Blvd, Long Beach Blvd, Pacific Ave, Ocean Blvd, Seventh St, Anaheim St, Cherry Ave, Bellflower Blvd, and Shoreline Dr. The city publishes exact device pins on its interactive map at the link above.