Los Angeles has started testing speed cameras. The city turned on its first set on October 26, according to the LA Department of Transportation . The department plans to have 125 running by the end of 2026. At each camera, drivers get only warnings for the first 60 days. Fines begin after that.

If you drive in LA, whether you live there or just visit, a ticket can show up in your mailbox. LADOT says the ticket goes to the registered owner of the vehicle.

How the Cameras Work

The cameras photograph the rear license plate of any car going 11 mph or more over the posted limit. They don’t photograph the driver.

According to NBC Los Angeles , fines are:

$50 for 11 to 15 mph over

$100 for 16 to 25 mph over

$200 for 26 mph or more over

Up to $500 for the most extreme speeding

The first cameras are on streets including La Brea Avenue, Fairfax Avenue, Melrose Avenue and Venice Boulevard.…