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Automated Speed Enforcement System Program

   

Speed Safety Pilot Program Map 2025

2023 Update to the High Injury Network: Pedestrian/bicycle crashes indicated in red, motor vehicle/motorcycle crashes indicated in orange

  

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Background

To help curb excessive speeding and reduce collisions and fatalities, California State Bill AB 645 authorized a five-year pilot program in six cities, including Long Beach, to use automated speed safety cameras in areas such as school zones and on high-injury streets. Speed safety cameras are a proven tool to improve traffic safety by reducing excessive speeding and preventing severe or fatal crashes. As part of this effort, Long Beach will launch an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) System pilot, as authorized under the California Vehicle Code.

This pilot supports the goals of the 2020 Safe Streets Long Beach Plan, which identified 2026 as the target year to enable automated enforcement and deploy an ASE System (See Supporting Action S.13). It also advances the City's Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative by prioritizing community safety and violence prevention through civilian-led services. The Department of Public Works will oversee the system; no citation information will be shared with the Long Beach Police Department or other enforcement agencies.

Please read through the FAQs below for more information.

Speed Safety System Impact Report and Speed Safety System Use Policy

ASE System FAQs

• Where will the devices be placed and how were locations identified?

  

  Click here to download the map of planned device locations.
  

  The devices will be installed in 18 locations selected on corridors eligible under CVC 22425. Detailed information on device location selection is available in the System Impact Report.
  

  Need-based priority locations were identified based on an aggregate score that considered whether the segment is part of the city’s High Injury Network, if it is within a school zone, the number of fatal and severe crashes, at least four calls for racing enforcement over 24 months, and the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more. The nine highest-scoring locations citywide were prioritized for device deployment.

   
  Geographic diversity prioritization includes an additional nine locations, each within a different council district. These locations were also chosen based on the same aggregate scores, with an aim to avoid redundancy by not placing devices near need-based locations. The process also considered outliers in specific categories such as racing and crashes. Corridors with geometric design constraints, like truck routes, received additional consideration.

• How will the ASE System work?

  Device locations will include advance warning signs, speed limit signs, and active feedback signs displaying drivers’ speed before they reach the enforcement device. Drivers that remain traveling at least 11 mph over the speed limit at the enforcement devices will receive a citation notice and fine.
  
  
  The ASE System will be active 24 hours a day, seven days a week at all device locations. 

• Will there be a warning period?

  Yes. Thirty days prior to system activation, the City will initiate a public information campaign to notify the community of the start date. During the first 60 days after a device is installed and put into operation, the system will issue only warnings.

• What about data collection and privacy?

  License plate information will only be captured when a vehicle is driving 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The system is designed to capture only the rear license plate of the violating vehicle and will not record the faces of drivers, passengers, or bystanders. Each violation record will include the date, time, location, speed, and a reference image of the vehicle's rear license plate to support citation and appeal processes. All data collected through the speed safety system will be retained in accordance with CVC § 22425(I). See table below for details.
  

  Retention Period	Retention Justification
  Photographic evidence: Retained for up to sixty (60) days following the final disposition of a notice of speeding violation; or deleted within five (5) business days if no notice of speeding violation is issued.	Retention period established under CVC § 22425(l).
  Administrative records regarding speed safety system violations: Retained for up to one hundred twenty (120) days following the final disposition of a notice of speeding violation.	Retention period established under CVC § 22425(l).

  The Department of Public Works will oversee the system; no individual citation information will be shared with the Long Beach Police Department or other enforcement agencies. 

• How is this funded?

  The program is expected to be self-supporting, with revenue from issued tickets funding program operations. The goal of the program is to influence behavior and reduce speeding. Any remaining funds will be used on traffic calming projects including, but not limited to:
  
  • Curb Extensions
  • Flashing Beacons
  • Median Islands
  • Roundabouts
  • Bicycle Lanes
    
    

• What is the timeline for implementation?

  • December 2025: City Council adoption after review of public comment
  • January 2026: Installation of speed feedback signage
  • Spring 2026: Public information campaign followed by deployment of devices
  • Summer 2026: System activation and a 60-day warning period
  • Fall 2026: Citation enforcement begins
  • Fall 2031: Pilot ends and City identifies next steps based on findings.

  The timeline may shift, pending procurement or construction delays, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

• How will citations be issued?

  Citation notices will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 15 calendar days of the violation in accordance with CVC § 22426(e). The notice will include:

  • The applicable section of CVC §§ 22425-22431.
  • Images of the vehicle’s rear license plate.
  • The date, time, and location of the speed violation.
  • The amount of the fine and how to pay the fine
  • Instructions on how to request reduced fines or enrollment in payment or diversion programs.
    
    

• What are the associated fines?

  Fines are determined by how far over the speed limit a driver is traveling and are set by state law. Fines can reach up to $500 for vehicles traveling over 100 mph but will not exceed that amount.
  
  The California Vehicle Code establishes the same fee structure for all six pilot cities, ensuring consistency.

  Speed Over Limit	Fine Amount
  11-15 mph	$50
  16-25 mph	$100
  26+ mph	$200
  100+ mph	$500

• Are there alternatives to paying the citation?

  Flexible options to reduce the financial impact of citations will be offered. Residents may choose to perform community service instead of paying the fine or participate in a payment plan with monthly installments of up to $25 and a processing fee of up to $5.

  Income-based reductions are also available: individuals earning up to 125% of the federal poverty level can receive an 80% reduction in fines, and those earning up to 250% of the federal poverty level may receive a 50% reduction. Eligibility can be demonstrated with proof of income or benefits.
  
   
  Citation notices will include details about available options and eligibility for community service or reduced fines. 

• Can the devices cite drivers for any other infractions (e.g., no full stop going right on red, running a red, etc.)?

  No. This program is intended to be a deterrent to speeding behaviors. No data may be collected by the system other than the minimum amount of information necessary to issue a speeding citation.The Department of Public Works will oversee the system; no individual citation information will be shared with the Long Beach Police Department or other enforcement agencies.
  

• What if a stolen vehicle receives a citation?

  If a vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation, owners may have the citation waived by submitting an affidavit of non-liability.

More Information

• Automated Speed Enforcement Program Update - Mobility, Ports & Infrastructure Committee Meeting - October 7, 2025
  
• Automated Speed Enforcement Program Update - City Council Meeting - December 17, 2025

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Program Updates

December 2025

On December 16, 2025, City Council reviewed, approved the adoption of the Speed Safety System Impact Reports and Speed Safety System Use Policy for the Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program. 

November 2025

Thank you to all the community members who reviewed and shared their valuable feedback on the draft System Use Policy and System Impact Report during the public comment period held from October 7 to November 7. These documents will outline key elements of the proposed pilot program, including operational guidelines, equitable placement of enforcement devices, privacy safeguards, and enforcement procedures.

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