Speed Camera Ticket in Los Angeles? Here Is What to Do.
How the speed camera program works in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council approved 125 speed camera locations across all 15 council districts on March 24, 2026. The program is managed by LADOT, which is in the process of procurement and installation as of April 2026. Camera installation is expected to begin in summer 2026, followed by a 60-day warning period in late summer or fall 2026, with enforceable fines beginning late 2026.
Once active, cameras will mail Notices of Violation to registered owners for speeds exceeding the posted limit. Citations will be civil penalties managed through an administrative review process, not the court system.
See also: Los Angeles County traffic court | AB 645 speed camera program overview | Los Angeles approved speed camera locations
Fine amounts (once fines begin)
| Speed over posted limit | Fine |
|---|---|
| 11 to 15 mph | $50 (warning for first offense, $50 for repeat) |
| 16 to 25 mph | $100 |
| 26 mph or more | $200 |
| 100 mph or more | $500 |
No DMV points. No mandatory insurance report. Civil penalty only.
Your 30-day deadline
Once fines are in effect, you will have 30 days from the mailing date printed on the notice to request an Initial Administrative Review. Missing this deadline generally waives your right to contest the citation. If the initial review is denied, you then have 21 days to request a Formal Administrative Hearing.
Your options
- Pay the fine — resolves the citation, treated as admission of liability.
- Request an Initial Administrative Review — submit a written response to the issuing agency within 30 days. TicketClear prepares this document.
- Request a Formal Administrative Hearing — if the initial review is denied, you have 21 days to escalate. TicketClear prepares this declaration.
- Non-Liability Affidavit — if you were not the driver, submit an affidavit identifying the actual driver or certifying you do not know who was driving.
- Income-based fine reduction — drivers below 250% of the federal poverty level qualify for 50% to 80% fine reduction. Documentation required.
How TicketClear helps
TicketClear is a document preparation service. Our technology prepares your Initial Administrative Review response and, if needed, your Administrative Hearing declaration. You answer questions about your citation and what happened. We generate a properly formatted written response. You review, sign, and submit it.
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We mail your documents to the issuing agency via certified mail.
Frequently asked questions
Does this add points to my license?
No. AB 645 citations are civil penalties, not Vehicle Code infractions. No DMV points are assessed and no mandatory report is sent to your insurer.
Will my insurance go up?
Because no DMV points are assessed, there is no standard mechanism for your insurer to learn about the citation from a driving record check. Your policy terms govern what you are required to report directly.
Someone else was driving my car. What do I do?
Submit a Non-Liability Affidavit identifying the actual driver or stating that you cannot identify who was driving. TicketClear prepares this document.
What is the deadline to respond?
30 days from the mailing date on the notice for an Initial Administrative Review. If the review is denied, 21 days to request a Formal Administrative Hearing.
Does TicketClear represent me at the hearing?
No. TicketClear prepares documents only. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or representation.
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