Los Angeles speed cameras spark debate over safety, surveillance and city priorities
Los Angeles is rolling out speed cameras to curb dangerous driving, starting with 20 cameras and plans to expand to 125 locations. LOS ANGELES - New speed cameras are flashing across Los Angeles as the city rolls out a program designed to curb dangerous driving, drawing support from some residents and concerns from others about surveillance and how City Hall spends taxpayer money. At La Cienega Boulevard and Pickford Street, cameras flashed repeatedly Sunday night as drivers passed through the intersection. "Another light. When I pass here every day going to the gym, it’s flashing every few minutes," said Brian Meung, a nearby resident. The city’s initial rollout includes 20 cameras, with plans to expand the program to 125 locations by the end of the year. After an initial 60-day warning period at each location, drivers traveling at least 11 mph over the posted speed limit could face…
