Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday allowing Malibu to add five speed cameras along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Over 60 lives have been taken in fatal crashes on this stretch of highway since 2010, and this bill aims to enhance the PCH’s safety.
The bill, known as SB 1297, will add speed cameras along a 21-mile stretch of PCH to target and fine speeding drivers.
The Malibu City Council declared a local emergency in November of 2023 to address the public safety risk caused by speeding drivers, prompting the CHP to step up enforcement.
KTLA’s John Fenoglio spoke with local residents who say the cameras can’t come soon enough.
“I’m glad to see [Newsom] implement it because this shouldn’t be a freeway,” said Malibu resident Kristal Moffett. “And every time I see people crossing or speeding, it’s terrifying.”
The Malibu City Council must approve a plan that ensures the rollout of the camera program meets regulatory compliance. The new law goes into effect in January.
Until then, residents are urging drivers to just slow down.