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California Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Conditional: California allows red-light cameras at local option.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
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California allows red-light cameras at local option. Speed cameras are allowed only through the AB 645 pilot, which runs in six cities — Los Angeles, Glendale, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland — through 2032.

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaPermitted

    Speed cameras and red-light cameras are allowed statewide in Arizona, and state law (Title 28, 28-1602) governs the citations they produce. Many cities operate them.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaRestricted

    Nevada law requires an officer to be present to issue a speeding or other traffic citation, so standalone speed cameras and red-light cameras are not authorized.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonConditional

    Oregon allows red-light cameras and photo-radar speed cameras only in cities that opt in under state law, and those cities must post required signage and meet public-evaluation conditions.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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