Long Beach, California, began issuing tickets for speed violations on Monday, September 14, 2026, after the city installed automated speed cameras on several of its streets. The Long Beach Police Department will enforce the new system, issuing fines ranging from $50 to $500 to drivers who exceed posted speed limits.
The cameras are positioned on city thoroughfares identified by municipal officials as high‑risk areas for speeding. When a vehicle is recorded traveling above the legal limit, the system captures the evidence and generates a citation that is mailed to the vehicle owner. The fine amount depends on the degree to which the speed limit was exceeded, with the lowest penalty set at $50 and the maximum at $500.
City leaders introduced the technology as part of a broader effort to curb dangerous driving behavior and improve road safety. The automated enforcement devices operate continuously, allowing the police department to monitor speed compliance without deploying additional patrol officers for the sole purpose of speed control.
The Long Beach Police Department confirmed that the cameras are now active and that drivers should expect to receive citations if they are caught speeding. The department also noted that the program is intended to serve as a deterrent, encouraging motorists to adhere to posted limits and thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents caused by excessive speed.
Residents and commuters in Long Beach are advised to remain aware of speed limits and to adjust their driving habits accordingly. The city has not released specific locations of the cameras, but officials indicated that they are placed in areas where speeding has historically been a concern. The implementation of the speed camera program marks a new phase in the city’s traffic‑safety strategy, aiming to lower the incidence of speed‑related violations across Long Beach.