California Considers Speed Cameras as Pedestrian Deaths Spike
A bill to allow speed cameras on a trial basis in California has landed on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk amid a spike in pedestrian deaths. The legislation, if signed, would enable certain cities to deploy speed cameras to address the rising risk to pedestrians caused by faster and riskier driving habits, larger vehicles, and reduced police enforcement of traffic laws. The move comes after previous efforts to introduce speed cameras faced opposition over privacy and equity concerns, but proponents argue that they have proven effective in reducing speeding and enhancing road safety in other cities.
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