Some drivers in Southern California could be seeing new speeding cameras next year.
Bill AB-645 requires certain cities, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Glendale, to implement a ‘Speed Safety System Pilot Program.’ The program involves cities installing cameras in "high-accident" corridors, school zones, and other areas notorious for street racing, according to City News Service. It would also issue citations for drivers going 11 mph over the speed limit.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Oct. 13.
One of the supporters of the bill is Cindi Enamorado, whose brother, Raymond, was killed by a speeding driver this year. Her brother’s fiancé, Maria, was also seriously injured.
“They just happened to be crossing the street one night on February 19, 2023, when a young man was driving recklessly [and] drove into the center divider where they were standing, and just completely mowed them down,” Enamorado told KNX News’ Nataly Tavidian.
Raymond died at the scene. Maria survived; however, Enamorado says she’s been in and out of the hospital since for injuries related to the crash.
“[She’s] still suffering from her brain injury and her physical injuries that she encountered the night of the crash,” Enamorado said.
Enamorado said the new law brings her a sense of comfort.
“I hope that people know that for every action, there's a reaction and there should be consequences,” she said. “If you're driving recklessly, if you're driving above the speed limit, you should already know that you can hurt someone. And these tools are put in place to remind you that you need to watch your speed.”
The program will also be implemented in San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco.
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