Photo enforcement on Crenshaw Boulevard for Crenshaw/LAX Line to begin Dec. 1
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department extended the warning period to Dec. 1, 2021, to begin implementing the photo enforcement program along Crenshaw Boulevard for the future Crenshaw/LAX light-rail line.
The photo enforcement program will help keep drivers and community members safe by deterring motorists from disobeying traffic signals.
After meeting with the community and receiving feedback about its implementation timeline, L.A. Metro decided to extend the warning period until Dec. 1 to give the community, residents and motorists more time to become familiar with the changes in traffic patterns on the new rail crossings.
The enforcement program is specifically aimed at mitigating potential train/vehicle collisions and resulting injuries and/or fatalities. The program also seeks to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety in the Crenshaw District community.
L.A. Metro says it is dedicated to reducing the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities associated with red light violations at all streets and highway rail-grade crossings. Helping ensure motorist safety and the safety of the surrounding community is a key agency priority before, during and after the Crenshaw/LAX light-rail line opens to the public.
L.A. Metro began intermittent train testing on Crenshaw Boulevard in December 2020. The photo enforcement program will detect motorists who make illegal left-hand turns. Cameras will operate at the following 10 intersections along Crenshaw Boulevard:
- Southbound Crenshaw to 48th St East
- Southbound Crenshaw to 52nd St East
- Northbound Crenshaw to 52nd St West
- Southbound Crenshaw to 54th St East
- Northbound Crenshaw to 54th St West
- Northbound Crenshaw to 57th St West
- Southbound Crenshaw to 59th St East
- Northbound Crenshaw to 59th St West
- Southbound Crenshaw to Slauson East
- Northbound Crenshaw to Slauson West
Motorists who violate the left-hand turn traffic signal during the warning period will receive a letter advising them that their vehicle was photographed violating the red light at a designated rail crossing.
Motorists who disobey traffic signals and operate vehicles in an illegal manner after Dec. 1 will begin receiving traffic citations in the mail for violations at the 10 locations. Citations average around $100 and could include additional penalties and assessments.
L.A. Metro has previously implemented a photo enforcement program on its other transit lines, including the A Line (Blue), L Line (Gold), G Line (Orange) and E Line (Expo).
