SB 1279 — speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach
Summary
The new state law lets Long Beach add two speed cameras on PCH, where 48 people have died in traffic crashes since 2020. Camera locations haven't been finalized yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5 million a year in expected speed camera revenue, with $2.5 million going to traffic calming after admin costs.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes along PCH — the corridor has seen 48 traffic deaths since 2020.
Drivers who exceed the speed limit will receive citations once the warning period ends.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee - Oct 13, 2026
The new state law lets Long Beach add two speed cameras on PCH, where 48 people have died in traffic crashes since 2020. Camera locations haven't been finalized yet.
18 new cameras to catch speeding drivers just hit Long Beach. Here’s what we know.
18 new cameras to catch speeding drivers just hit Long Beach. Here’s what we know. Signal Tribune
2 new speed cameras coming to PCH in Long Beach after Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill
2 new speed cameras coming to PCH in Long Beach after Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill Orange County Register
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The city will launch camera-based speed enforcement at 18 locations, with warnings in October and citations in December. Revenue — projected around $5 million a year — must be reinvested in traffic calming. Officials said plate data is deleted after 60 days and not shared with police.
Bill allowing speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach heads to governor
Bill allowing speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach heads to governor NBC Los Angeles
Budget Oversight Committee - Aug 18, 2026
Long Beach is catching up on a big backlog of traffic calming requests, with 13 of 17 priority locations done and speed cameras coming online this fall. Speed camera revenue — about $5 million a year — will fund a new Traffic Safety Division and $2.5 million in annual calming projects.
Long Beach PCH Speed Safety Act by Senator Lena Gonzalez Clears Key Committee, Heads to Assembly for a Vote This Month
Long Beach PCH Speed Safety Act by Senator Lena Gonzalez Clears Key Committee, Heads to Assembly for a Vote This Month Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (.gov)
City Council Special Meeting - Study Session - Jun 9, 2026
The city is installing speed feedback signs at 18 locations ahead of its automated speed enforcement (speed camera) program. Revenue from citations must be reinvested in traffic calming — a potential game-changer for funding neighborhood safety projects.
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