PCH Speed Safety System
Malibu Implements Speed Camera System to Curb Fatalities Along Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu is launching the PCH Speed Safety System, a network of speed cameras designed to catch drivers going too fast on Pacific Coast Highway Press Telegram. The system uses LiDAR technology to photograph vehicles traveling at least 11 mph over the speed limit along the city's 21-mile stretch of PCH. The move comes after more than 60 deaths from traffic collisions on that same stretch since 2010.
The city is starting with a 60-day public education and warning period beginning in late September OC Register. Drivers who exceed the speed threshold will receive warnings, not fines, during this phase. Civil penalties are scheduled to begin in November, with an appeals process and a diversion program available for eligible low-income residents.
How the Speed Camera System Works
The PCH Speed Safety System uses LiDAR technology — a sensor that measures distance using light — to detect speeding vehicles Daily News. The system photographs a vehicle's rear license plate when it exceeds the speed threshold. Officials then generate a citation for review and processing. The technology is accurate and can identify vehicles traveling 11 mph or more above the posted speed limit.
A 60-Day Warning Period Before Fines Begin
Malibu is not jumping straight to penalties. Instead, the city is beginning a public education phase in late September Daily Breeze. For 60 days, drivers will receive warnings if they exceed the speed threshold. This gives residents and regular drivers time to adjust their habits. The warning period ends in November, when actual civil penalties kick in.
The Deadly Speeding Problem on Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu has been deadly. Since 2010, more than 60 people have died in traffic collisions along this 21-mile stretch Press Telegram. The collisions are often tied to drivers going too fast on the winding, scenic road. The speed camera system is designed to deter reckless driving and reduce these fatal crashes.
Support for Low-Income Drivers and Dispute Options
The program includes protections for struggling drivers. An appeals process allows anyone to challenge a citation if they believe it was issued in error OC Register. Additionally, a diversion program offers eligible low-income residents an alternative to paying fines. This approach aims to enforce safety rules while protecting residents who cannot afford steep penalties.
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