The city of Malibu has delayed the warning period for its upcoming Pacific Coast Highway speed camera program from late September to November.
The city said the extra time allows for necessary installation adjustments and ensures the program is ready to operate as intended.
The city is also continuing a traffic study in eastern Malibu to evaluate existing speed limits, specifically affecting the speed cameras in Carbon Canyon and Tuna Canyon. The study is expected to conclude in November. The city described it as an important part of its ongoing work to promote safe travel for residents, visitors, pedestrians and cyclists.
City officials said they appreciate the community's patience and will share more information about the November warning-period launch as it becomes available.
Several cameras are already operating as part of a testing and data-gathering phase. They are not issuing warnings or citations, accessing driver information from the Department of Motor Vehicles or taking enforcement action. Instead, they are collecting preliminary information on speeding to help the city assess existing conditions and guide its traffic-safety efforts.
Drivers may see a camera flash when a speeding violation is detected during testing, but the flash does not result in a warning or citation.
From Sept. 16 to Sept. 24, preliminary testing data recorded about 100,000 speeding violations across four camera locations. About 86% occurred in eastern Malibu.
The city said it will continue to evaluate the data as it completes the installation changes and traffic studies. Its goal is to ensure the program is implemented thoughtfully and in support of public safety.
For more information, visit https://malibucity.org/pchsafetycameras
Edited by SMDP Staff