LA speed cameras: questions and answers
Where are the speed cameras in Los Angeles?
The city is installing 125 speed cameras across all 15 council districts, on streets with high rates of speeding and speed-related crashes. Every location is on the map above and in the full list on this site.
Are LA speed cameras live yet?
Yes. The first cameras switched on October 26, 2026. As of October 28, 2026, 26 are sending warning notices and 99 are still being installed. The city plans to have all 125 running by the end of 2026.
How fast do I have to go to get a ticket?
You get a ticket at 11 mph or more over the posted limit. On a 35 mph street, that's 46 mph or faster.
How much is an LA speed camera ticket?
$50 for 11 to 15 mph over, $100 for 16 to 25 mph over, $200 for 26 mph or more over, and $500 for 100 mph or faster.
Is there a warning period?
Yes. Each camera sends warning notices only, with no fine, for its first 60 days. The 60 days start when that camera switches on, so cameras added later get their own warning period.
Do speed camera tickets add points to my license?
No. They are civil violations, like a parking ticket. They do not add points to your driving record.
Who gets the ticket?
The camera photographs the rear license plate, and the notice is mailed to the registered owner of the car.
Are there signs before a speed camera?
Yes. State law requires signs near each active camera, and the city must post every enforced street online.
Who gets the money from LA speed cameras?
A private company, Verra Mobility, gets a flat $4,450 per camera per month, no matter how many tickets go out. The rest pays program costs, then must go to traffic calming. None of it goes to the city's general budget.
Is it legal to use an app or map that shows speed camera locations?
Yes. The city publishes the locations itself, and state law requires it. Knowing where a camera is does not change the speed limit.