When do LA's speed cameras start issuing tickets?

LADOT says the first cameras switch on Oct. 26, 2026, with all of them active by the end of 2026. Each camera starts with a 60-day warning period before tickets go out.

How fast do you have to go to get a speed camera ticket in LA?

Cameras only flag vehicles going 11 mph or more over the posted limit. Fines start at $50 and the tickets are civil, like parking tickets, with no points on your license.

Tread lightly

Speed cameras in Northridge

Yes. Northridge has 8 speed cameras on Balboa Blvd, Nordhoff St, Reseda Blvd and Tampa Ave.

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In Northridge

35 mph speed limit
Balboa Blvd
Coming soon
Between Lassen St and Plummer St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
40 mph speed limit
Nordhoff St
Coming soon
Between Geyser Ave and Yolanda Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 40 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Reseda Blvd
Coming soon
Between Kinzie St and Superior St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
40 mph speed limit
Tampa Ave
Coming soon
Between Merridy St and Lassen St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 40 mph limit · near a school

Along the edge

These corridors run along or just over the Northridge line.

40 mph speed limit
Nordhoff St
Coming soon
Between Petit Ave and Gothic Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 40 mph limit · near a school · North Hills, Northridge

Next door

Granada Hills

35 mph speed limit
Balboa Blvd
Coming soon
Between 118 Fwy and Tulsa St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school

Lake Balboa

35 mph speed limit
Balboa Blvd
Coming soon
Between Orange Line Busway and Archwood St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
45 mph speed limit
Victory Blvd
Coming soon
Between Louise Ave and High Tech Los Angeles East Driveway
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 45 mph limit · near a school

North Hills

35 mph speed limit
Nordhoff St
Coming soon
Between Noble Ave and LA River
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Nordhoff St
Coming soon
Between Pacoima Wash and Cedros Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sepulveda Blvd
Coming soon
Between Tupper St and Plummer St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school

Porter Ranch

45 mph speed limit
Sesnon Blvd
Coming soon
Between Mason Ave and Reseda Blvd
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 45 mph limit · near a school

Reseda

35 mph speed limit
Reseda Blvd
Coming soon
Between Erwin St and Victory Blvd
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Reseda Blvd
Coming soon
Between Wyandotte St and Valerio St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sherman Way
Coming soon
Between Lindley Ave and Hesperia Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sherman Way
Coming soon
Between Vanalden Ave and Calvin Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit
45 mph speed limit
Victory Blvd
Coming soon
Between Belmar Ave and Tampa Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 45 mph limit
45 mph speed limit
Victory Blvd
Coming soon
Between LA River and Canby Ave
2 cameras, enforcing direction not listed and direction not listed · 45 mph limit · near a school
45 mph speed limit
Victory Blvd
Coming soon
Between LA River and Newcastle Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 45 mph limit · near a school

Van Nuys

35 mph speed limit
Burbank Blvd
Coming soon
Between Sepulveda Blvd and Kester Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sepulveda Blvd
Coming soon
Between Stagg St and Saticoy St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sherman Way
Coming soon
Between N Cedar Rd and Costello Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Sherman Way
Coming soon
Between Kester Ave and Sherman Cir (midblock)
1 camera, enforcing westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Vanowen St
Coming soon
Between Sepulveda Blvd and Columbus Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit
35 mph speed limit
Victory Blvd
Coming soon
Between Kester Ave and Cedros Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school

Winnetka

35 mph speed limit
Vanowen St
Coming soon
Between Hatillo Ave and Corbin Ave
2 cameras, enforcing eastbound and westbound · 35 mph limit · near a school
35 mph speed limit
Winnetka Ave
Coming soon
Between Arminta St and Strathern St
2 cameras, enforcing northbound and southbound · 35 mph limit · near a school

Questions people ask

Are there speed cameras in Northridge?: Yes. Northridge has 8 speed cameras on Balboa Blvd, Nordhoff St, Reseda Blvd and Tampa Ave.
Are there speed cameras near Northridge?: Yes. Neighboring Granada Hills, Lake Balboa, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Van Nuys and Winnetka have 43 cameras.
When do LA's speed cameras start issuing tickets?: LADOT says the first cameras switch on Oct. 26, 2026, with all of them active by the end of 2026. Each camera starts with a 60-day warning period before tickets go out.
How fast do you have to go to get a speed camera ticket in LA?: Cameras only flag vehicles going 11 mph or more over the posted limit. Fines start at $50 and the tickets are civil, like parking tickets, with no points on your license.