Following a pilot program that caught 1,700 violators in six weeks, the city is deploying vehicle-mounted technology to ticket cars blocking cyclists.
The City of Santa Monica is launching Automated Bike Lane Enforcement to improve bike lane safety. Keeping bike lanes clear of illegally stopped vehicles is essential to protecting people of all ages who bike, scoot, and roll throughout Santa Monica. This effort supports the City’s broader commitment to safe, sustainable, and accessible multimodal transportation options for residents and visitors alike.
Vehicles stopped or parked illegally in bike lanes create serious safety risks, forcing bicyclists into active traffic lanes and increasing the likelihood of collisions. In May 2024, Santa Monica piloted automated bike lane enforcement technology on two parking enforcement vehicles and identified nearly 1,700 violations in just six weeks—highlighting the scale and urgency of the issue…