If you live in Southern California, your social media feed has likely been blowing up with warnings about speed cameras coming to Los Angeles.

The rumors are 100% true.

On March 24, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to approve the installation of 125 automated speed cameras across the city. This makes the Los Angeles program the largest automated speed enforcement network in the state of California.

While other AB 645 pilot cities like San Francisco and Oakland are already issuing tickets, Los Angeles is currently in the active construction phase.

Here is exactly where the construction is happening, when the warning period begins, and how much a ticket will cost you by late 2026.

The 2026 Los Angeles Speed Camera Map

Where Are the Cameras Going? (The High-Risk Corridors)

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has designated approximately eight camera sites in each of the 15 City Council districts, with additional cameras allocated to districts experiencing higher crash concentrations.

Crews are currently installing cameras near schools, senior centers, and streets with a documented history of street racing.

Be extremely cautious on these major corridors, as they are confirmed hotspots for the new cameras:

  • Olympic Boulevard (from La Brea Ave to Sycamore St; Greenfield Ave to the 405 Freeway)
  • Sunset Boulevard (from Sycamore Ave to McCadden Place; Bronson Ave to the 101 Freeway)
  • Venice Boulevard
  • Melrose Avenue (from Hayworth to Orange Grove Avenues)
  • La Brea Avenue (from Beverly Blvd to First St)
  • Highland Avenue (between Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards)

speed camera with photo enforced sign

The Timeline: When Do Fines Start?

If you speed past a newly erected camera pole today, you will not get a ticket. The city is rolling out the program in strict phases mandated by state law:

  1. Construction Phase (April – July 2026): Camera units are being installed and tested.
  2. Public Education (Summer 2026): A 60-day campaign will officially notify residents about the camera locations.
  3. The Warning Period (Late Summer / Fall 2026): For 60 days, violators will receive a Warning Notice in the mail with a $0 fine.
  4. Live Fines (Late 2026): Once the warning period ends, formal ticket issuance and fine collection will begin.

The AB 645 Fine Structure

Under California Assembly Bill 645, the fine amounts are fixed by state law. The cameras trigger when a vehicle travels 11 MPH or more over the posted speed limit.

  • 11–15 MPH Over Limit: $50
  • 16–25 MPH Over Limit: $100
  • 26–99 MPH Over Limit: $200
  • 100+ MPH Over Limit: $500 (and automatic referral to the DMV for potential license suspension)

Important Note: Because these are civil violations, a standard $50-$200 ticket will not add points to your driver’s license or impact your insurance rates.

Don’t Wait for the Warning Period

The 60-day warning period is designed to lull you into a false sense of security. You might get used to seeing a camera flash on Olympic Boulevard and receiving a $0 letter in the mail, but by late 2026, that exact same flash will cost you $50.

You cannot rely on a static map once you are behind the wheel. Ticketguard is already mapping the active construction zones for the 125 Los Angeles locations.

Our 100% free app runs in the background and gives you a clear audio warning before you enter a speed camera zone. Get into the habit of safe driving now before the real fines begin.

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