From The Drive · Byron Hurd · · 1m
Malibu Speed Camera Trial
Malibu delays speed camera program after 100,000 speeding violations recorded in 10 days.
In brief
Malibu delays speed camera program after 100,000 speeding violations recorded in 10 days. Malibu delayed its speed camera pilot program following a 10-day trial that recorded 100,000 speeding violations with four cameras. Originally reported by The Drive.
Malibu Speed Camera Trial
Malibu delayed its speed camera pilot program after a 10-day trial recorded approximately 100,000 speeding violations.
Violations Recorded
Four cameras recorded 100,000 speeding violations during the 10-day trial in eastern Malibu.
No Immediate Penalties
Violators see camera flashes but no charges or license points are applied yet.
Graduated Penalties
Speeding penalties range from $50 for 11-15 mph over to $500 for 100 mph over the limit.
Privacy Protections
The system only records violations without accessing driver information or applying insurance penalties.
Next Steps
Malibu will study traffic patterns in Carbon Canyon and Tuna Canyon before implementing the program.
The takeaway
Malibu delayed its speed camera pilot program following a 10-day trial that recorded 100,000 speeding violations with four cameras.
