Item 27 - Councilmember Requested Item Related to a Speed Safety System Pilot Program

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Bill Text - SB-1297 The City of Malibu's speed safety system pilot... https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bilINavClient.xhtmI?bill_id... penalty for an automated speed violation, as defined in Section 22425 of the Vehicle Code. (f) An appeal under Section 22438 of the Vehicle Code of a hearing officer's determination regarding a civil penalty for an automated speed violation, as defined in Section 22435 of the Vehicle Code. (g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2032, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 3. Article 4 (commencing with Section 22435) is added to Chapter 7 of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code, to read: Article 4. The City of Malibu's Speed Safety Pilot Program 22435. (a) As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (1) "Automated speed violation" means a violation of a speed law detected by a speed safety system operated pursuant to this article. (2) "Designated jurisdiction" means the City of Malibu. (3) A person is "indigent" if either of the following conditions is met: (A) The person meets the income criteria set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. (B) The person receives public benefits from a program listed in subdivision (a) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. (4) "Local department of transportation" means the City of Malibu's department that administers transportation and traffic matters under this code. (5) "Speed safety system" or "system" means a fixed or mobile radar or laser system or any other electronic device that utilizes automated equipment to detect a violation of speed laws and obtains a clear photograph of a speeding vehicle's license plate. (b) The designated jurisdiction may establish a program for speed enforcement that utilizes up to five speed safety systems, to be operated by the local department of transportation, on the Pacific Coast Highway. (c) The speed safety system may be utilized pursuant to subdivision (b) if the program meets all of the following requirements: (1) The designated jurisdiction continues funding the additional traffic enforcement on the Pacific Coast Highway provided by the Department of the California Highway Patrol. (2) Clearly identifies the presence of the speed safety system by signs stating "Photo Enforced," along with the speed limit signs with flashing beacons and speed feedback signs, no more than 500 feet before the placement of the system. The signs shall be visible to traffic traveling on the street from the direction of travel for which the system is utilized, and shall be posted at locations as may be determined necessary by the Department of Transportation after consultation with the California Traffic Control Devices Committee. (3) Identifies the street or portions of the street approved for enforcement using a speed safety system and the hours of enforcement on the municipality's internet website, which shall be updated whenever the municipality changes locations of enforcement. (4) Ensures that the speed safety system is regularly inspected no less than once every 60 days, and certifies that the system is installed and operating properly. Each camera unit shall be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and at least once per year by an independent calibration laboratory. Documentation of the regular inspection, operation, and calibration of the system shall be retained for at least 180 days after the date on which the system has been permanently removed from use. (5) Utilizes fixed or mobile speed safety systems that provide real-time notification to the driver when violations are detected. (d) Prior to enforcing speed laws utilizing speed safety systems, the designated jurisdiction shall do both of the following: (1) Administer a public information campaign for at least 30 calendar days prior to the commencement of the program, which shall include public announcements in major media outlets and press releases. The public 3 of 10 4/12/2026, 3:11 PM