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Conditions on PCH have become increasingly dangerous over the years, with dozens of pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist fatalities and injuries, culminating in the deaths of four Pepperdine students struck by a speeding motorist as they stood along PCH on October 17, 2023. As a result of this horrific incident, Senate Bill (SB) 1297 was created and signed by the Governor on September 27, 2024. SB 1297 authorizes the installation of five speed camera systems along the 21-mile stretch of PCH within Malibu.
Speed cameras detect speeding vehicles using radar or laser technology to measure speed. When a vehicle is detected exceeding the speed limit, the camera takes a picture or video of the vehicle, capturing its license plate, date, time, and location. This information is then checked to confirm the violation, and local authorities decide whether to give a warning or a speeding ticket to the vehicle's registered owner.
The legislation requires the City to adopt a Speed Safety System Use Policy and approve an Impact Report before purchasing or leasing equipment. Once the System is in place, warning citations will be issued for the first 60 days of operation. After that, civil penalties shall be assessed to non-emergency vehicles as follows:
$50 for driving at a speed of 11 to 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
$100 for driving at a speed of 16 to 25 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
$200 for driving at a speed of 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit.
$500 for driving at a speed of 100 miles per hour or more.
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