Speed Cameras Proposed Near Outpost Estates: Highland, Sunset & Hollywood Blvd
A picture of a speed camera in San Francisco. Image source: Martin do Nascimento/KQED
Los Angeles is preparing to launch a new Speed Safety System Program pilot in mid-2026 that will install automated speed enforcement cameras at up to 125 locations citywide — including several near Outpost Estates.
Proposed nearby locations include:
Highland Avenue near Franklin Avenue
Hollywood Boulevard near Camino Palmero
Intersection near Highland Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (two locations)
These locations were identified based on crash history, speeding data, and safety concerns on high-injury corridors.
Here’s what neighbors should know.
Image of the map of the proposed speed cameras near Outpost Estates provided by Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). Click here to see the full searchable map.
🚗 What Triggers a Ticket?
Under California Assembly Bill 645 (AB 645), a vehicle must be traveling 11 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit to trigger enforcement.
The cameras:
Capture the rear license plate only
Issue a civil speeding violation
Do not add DMV points
Do not create a criminal record
After installation:
There will be a 60-day warning period where only warning notices are issued.
After that, citations begin at $50.
Payment plans and low-income options are required by law.
Only license plate data necessary for enforcement is collected. No facial images or personally identifiable data are captured or shared beyond what is required by California law.
📍 What Are the Speed Limits Near Outpost?
Typical posted limits in the areas near Outpost Estates are:
Highland Avenue: 35 Miles Per Hour (MPH)
Sunset Boulevard: 30-35 MPH
Franklin Avenue: 35 MPH
Hollywood Boulevard: 30 MPH
That means citations would typically begin at:
46 MPH+ in a 35 MPH zone
41 MPH+ in a 30 MPH zone
Drivers traveling below those thresholds will not trigger enforcement.
(Always check posted signage, as speed limits can vary by segment.)
📊 Why These Locations Were Selected
LADOT selected proposed camera sites using:
Documented crash data
High rates of speeding
High-injury network analysis
Areas with vulnerable road users (schools, seniors, crosswalks)
Stakeholder input, including City Council offices
According to reporting, speeding contributed to approximately 1 in 5 fatal crashes in Los Angeles in 2024, making it one of the leading causes of severe traffic injuries. Source: https://laist.com/transportation/speed-cameras-los-angeles-traffic-safety
The goal of the program is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities — not to generate revenue.
Picture of the speed indicator on Outpost Drive.
🛑 What This Means for Outpost Estates
While cameras are not proposed on Outpost Drive itself, nearby corridors such as Highland, Franklin, and Sunset directly influence traffic flowing into and around Outpost Estates — particularly:
During Hollywood Bowl season
During peak tourist activity
During late-night speeding events
Lower speeds on these major corridors can:
Improve pedestrian safety
Reduce severe crash risk
Improve merging behavior near hillside streets
Reduce aggressive driving entering residential areas
🗣️ Public Review Period (30 Days)
LADOT is holding a 30-day public review period before the program launches.
During this time, residents can:
Provide feedback on proposed locations
Review the Use Policy and Impact Report
Ask implementation questions
To submit public comment:
Submit comments through the City Council file
Email LADOT directly at: LADOT.SpeedSafety@lacity.org
Image of the map of the proposed 125 total speed camera locations in Los Angeles provided by Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). Click here to see the full searchable map.
Bottom Line
If you are driving the posted speed limit, nothing changes. If you are driving 11 MPH or more above the limit, you may receive a mailed citation once enforcement begins. The program is intended as another safety tool to reduce severe crashes on high-risk corridors near residential neighborhoods like Outpost Estates.
Sources & Further Reading
LADOT Speed Safety System Program: https://ladot.lacity.gov/speed-safety-system
LAist: Proposed Speed Camera Locations: https://laist.com/transportation/speed-cameras-los-angeles-traffic-safety
California AB 645 (Speed Safety Systems Authorization): https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
