Los Angeles is gearing up to drop 125 automated speed-safety cameras on its streets, a sprawling pilot program city officials say is designed to tamp down on high-speed crashes, not pad the budget. If approved, enforcement is slated to kick in around late summer or fall 2026, following a required 30-day public review. The Department of Transportation says it plans to focus first on corridors with repeat speed-related collisions and on streets near schools and senior centers. The plan is already dividing residents, with safety advocates cheering the move and critics warning it could quickly turn into a ticket machine.
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